In the city of Largo, Florida, where Adarius Hayes was born and raised, a linebacker for the University of Miami was engaged in a collision that resulted in the deaths of two children, one aged 10 and the other aged 4.
The Largo Police Department reports that the collision took place at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. It appears that a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul as the Soul was turning left. The collision occurred while the Soul was turning left.
Hayes was engaged in the collision, according to a police spokeswoman who confirmed this information.
The collision resulted in the deaths of two children: Jabari Elijah Solomon, who was ten years old, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, who was four years old.
According to the police, a number of other people were transported to the hospital with “serious” injuries. Based on the information provided by the police, it does not appear that alcohol played a role in the collision.
“This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time,” police stated.
During the crash, Hayes sustained injuries as well. When asked about Hayes’ status, representatives from the athletics department at the University of Miami did not immediately react to the request.
The spring semester at the University of Miami came to a close on Wednesday, the day after the previous day of final examinations.
Hayes was a freshman at the institution and participated in a total of twelve games during his first year there. On his team biography page, he was referred to be a “key factor” on special teams units.
During his debut season, he recorded four tackles and one quarterback interception.
It is said on his profile that he participated in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in September and saw some playing time on the field. A nail-biter that ended with the University of Miami losing to Iowa State by a single point, 42-41, was played.
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Hayes was a member of the Largo High School football team before he went on to play for the University of Miami. According to Hayes’ university biography, he was regarded as a “four-star prospect” and was among the top-ranked linebackers in the country.
