University of Miami Linebacker Adarius Hayes Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

Arrest of Adarius Hayes

• 🏈 University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes (20) turned himself in to the Largo Police Department on Friday.
• 🚨 He faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with a crash that killed a woman and two children.

Details of the Crash

• 🗓️ The incident occurred on May 10th in Largo, near Tampa, shortly before 2 PM.
• 🚗 Hayes was allegedly driving his Dodge Durango aggressively, demonstrating a disregard for safety.
• ⚠️ Approximately 5 seconds before the crash, Hayes made a rapid lane change, crossing three lanes of traffic while overtaking other vehicles.
• 📈 He was also speeding, with his Durango traveling approximately 78.9 mph one second prior to impact.
• 💥 Hayes' vehicle struck a Kia on the passenger side as the Kia was making a lawful left-hand turn.

Victims and Survivors

• 💔 The crash resulted in the deaths of two children and a woman.
• 🤕 One passenger in the Kia survived the horrific crash.

University of Miami's Response

• 🚫 Adarius Hayes has been indefinitely suspended from all athletic-related activities by the University of Miami Athletics Department.
• 🗣️ The department stated they will have no further comment following the charges issued by the Penellas County Sheriff's Office.
• ⚖️ Hayes bonded out of jail a few hours after his arrest.