Miami LB Hayes injured during fatal car crash

Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was injured successful a car clang Saturday that killed 2 children successful his hometown of Largo, Florida, a Largo Police Department spokesperson told ESPN connected Sunday.

Largo Police Department nationalist accusation serviceman Megan Santo confirmed that Hayes was progressive successful the crash. She didn't accidental if Hayes was driving 1 of the automobiles progressive successful the wreck.

Police officers responded to the clang astir 1:45 p.m. ET Saturday. Police said a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul, which was making a near turn. Police said intoxicant isn't believed to beryllium a origin successful the crash.

Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, were killed successful the wreck, according to Largo Police. Several different radical were hospitalized with superior injuries.

"This is an ongoing and progressive investigation, and nary further accusation is disposable for merchandise astatine this time," Santo said successful a statement.

Several Miami players offered prayers for Hayes connected Twitter connected Saturday, including linebacker Raul Aguirre.

Hayes played successful 12 games for the Hurricanes arsenic a freshman successful 2024, mostly connected peculiar teams. He finished the play with 4 tackles and 1 interception, which helium returned 25 yards successful Miami's 56-9 triumph implicit Florida A&M connected Sept. 7.