Miami LB Adarius Hayes injured in fatal car crash
Sep 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes (34) reacts against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Sophomore Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was injured in a two-car crash that left two children dead and several others in the hospital.
Police in Largo, Fla., the hometown of Hayes, said the crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. Saturday as a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn at an intersection.
Killed were 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, according to police.
It was unclear Sunday whether Hayes was a driver or a passenger and which car he was traveling in.
University officials have not commented on the crash or the extent of Hayes' injuries.
Hayes played in 12 games as a freshman in the 2024 season, primarily on special teams. He had four tackles and one interception.
Coming out of Largo High School, Hayes was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2024.
--Field Level Media
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