Before Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid asked questions to the Super Bowl LV on Sunday night, he addressed the accident in which his son, Britt Reid, was involved and left a 5-year-old girl in a critical condition.
“My heart goes out to everyone involved in the crash,” Reid said. ‘Especially the family with the little girl fighting for her life. This is a difficult situation, I can not respond to it more than I am here. … But just from a human point of view, my heart bleeds for everyone involved. ‘
Chiefs linebacker Britt Reid was involved in a three-car accident near Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night in which two children were injured. NFL Reporter Jason LaCanfora reported Sunday that the 5-year-old was involved in the crash remains in critical condition in hospital with brain injury. According to nj.com, a 4-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Britt Reid did not coach in the Super Bowl, for ESPN’s Dianna Rusinni. According to the Associated Press, the team made no further comment on Saturday after a Friday statement that it was gathering information. The TV station KSHB reported that Reid told an officer at the scene that he was drinking ‘two or three drinks’.
“This is a very tragic situation, and you want to keep it in your mind and pray for the families involved,” said Chief of Staff Patrick Mahomes.