A Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach is being investigated after he was involved in a car accident that left a 5-year-old child with life-threatening injuries.
Outline line coach Britt Reid and Andy Reid’s son were involved in a car crash near Kansas City Chiefs Stadium on Thursday, according to a report by Kansas City, Missouri police, obtained by ESPN..
The collision took place between three vehicles: Reid’s and two others standing next to the road. The car ran out of gas on the driveway to Interstate 435, and the driver called family members for help.
As the two parked on the side of the driveway, Reid hit the car, which ran out of fuel, and overturned the second car, leaving a 4-year-old injured and a 5-year-old with life-threatening injuries. . Both children were taken to hospital, the report said.
According to a police officer obtained by ESPN, the officer at the scene said he could smell a moderate odor of alcohol and saw that Reid’s eyes were bloodshot.
Reid, who has a history of driving under the influence, admitted he had a few drinks before driving, along with the prescribed Adderall, the statement said. Reid eventually complained of stomach problems and is now in the hospital.
Reid’s injuries are not unknown, but he could be in the hospital for days, a source told ESPN. Another source said Reid was not going to the Superbowl with his team on Sunday.
Police said ESPN will only file complaints next week if it receives them. No one else in the car accident sustained life-threatening injuries.
“The organization was made aware of an accident with multiple vehicles in which Britt Reid, a coach of Outside Linebackers, was involved.” “We are gathering information, and we will not comment further at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all concerned.”
The Hill brought a copy of the report to police in Kansas City, Missouri.