myhousekey Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) NFL Player Detained In Pedestrian's Death In Miami An NFL player has been questioned after he accidentally drove into a pedestrian who died Saturday morning on the eastbound MacCarthur Causeway on Miami Beach, according to Det. Juan Sanchez of the City of Miami Beach. Donte Stallworth, 28, is an eight-year pro NFL wide receiver. According to the police report, the accident happened at the intersection of Fisher Island Drive and the MacCarthur Causeway. The Drive is where ferry access is provided to one of the most exclusive residences in America, Fisher Island. The victim's named has not yet been released. Stallworth Detained in Pedestrian Fatality. Friday was a good day for Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth. As of 4:00 p.m. EDT, he officially earned a $4.875 million roster bonus. But Saturday is turning out to be a very bad day for the one-time first-round pick. According to CBS4 in Miami, Stallworth has been detained after an automobile accident that killed a pedestrian. Per the report, the accident happened at the intersection of Fisher Island Drive and the MacCarthur Causeway in Miami. We’ve separately been advised that police are investigating whether Stallworth was driving under the influence. According to a source with knowledge of the investigation, authorities performed a mandatory blood draw on Stallworth, and they are awaiting the results of the test. We’re also told that prosecutors are involved, and charges could be filed very soon. Stallworth, per the source, was driving a Bentley. As our own Aaron Wilson discovered while chasing the tip we’d received (yeah, we were responsible and tried to confirm before posting . . . for a change), Stallworth was arrested in 2006 while driving a Bentley. According to USLaw.com, Stallworth was busted after he refused to turn of his cell phone and shut off the engine after a traffic stop for driving with an expired license. Wilson is in the process of gathering more details, and he might be posting a follow-up soon. And let’s not forget that someone died what by all appearances was a preventable death. We hope that, regardless of what happened, the tragedy will cause the Donte’ Stallworths and Albert Haynesworths of the NFL to be a lot more careful in the future when driving their cars. Coincidentally, Stallworth and Haynesworth both played college football at Tennessee, and both were picked in the first round of the 2002 draft, only two selections apart. Edited March 14, 2009 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 involuntary vehicular manslaughter? i hope this fool wasnt drinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Yeah, hopefully its not DUI and was an accident. Sad situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very sad, hopefully he wasn't drinking. And let’s not forget that someone died what by all appearances was a preventable death. We hope that, regardless of what happened, the tragedy will cause the Donte’ Stallworths and Albert Haynesworths of the NFL to be a lot more careful in the future when driving their cars.Not to say Stallworth wasn't at fault and granted this is coming from PFT, but news sources like this should be a lot more careful in accusing players so quickly. I would imagine everything that has been reported so far is standard procedure in a pedestrian death. Nothing I've seen suggests he was driving recklessly & caused the accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 If he was drinking....We hardly knew you Donte Stallworth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Weather or no he is found to be at fault from a legal standpoint or not, I'm sure there is some piece of chit civil lawyer licking his chops over that bonus he just received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 involuntary vehicular manslaughter? i hope this fool wasnt drinking... If he's found to have been under the influence, he can kiss his ass goodbye. A founder of MMA clothing line Tapout had his car clipped by a drunk driver and was killed when he collided with a telephone pole. The dude is charged with Vehicular manslaughter plus a ton of other stuff and is being held at 1,000,000 bond. Even if he wasn't drinking, what would the reasoning be? Just not paying attention? What a horrid situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Even if he wasn't drinking, what would the reasoning be? Just not paying attention? Might be the pedestrian who wasn't paying attention for all we know. If I had a buck for every buffoon I've seen wander into the road against a light or jaywalking in general, I'd be typing this from my beach house in Rio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) Update from CBS4 According to the police, he was driving a black Bentley which took heavy front-end damage from the accident which occurred near the intersection of Fisher Island Drive and the MacCarthur Causeway. The Drive is where ferry access is provided to one of the most exclusive residences in America, Fisher Island. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Mario Reyes. It's believed he worked in the area and may have been heading toward a bus stop when struck. No charges have been filed. Edited March 14, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 According to the police, he was driving a black Bentley which took heavy front-end damage from the accident wow I'm glad they let us know that, I was so interested in how much damage there was to the car, as well as the type and color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 wow I'm glad they let us know that, I was so interested in how much damage there was to the car,A lot of damage would indicate that he was going at a decent speed when the guy was hit. If it was only minor damage, one could likely presume that it was at a slow enough speed that plastic and/or metal didn't deform enough from the impact cause it to break or stay bent. as well as the type and colorThey are reporting the details of the incident. It's not that uncommon to describe the type of vehicle. Plus, the color of the vehicle likely could have played into the accident. Sunrise in Miami is around 7:30 this time of the year and the accident occurred around 7:00. A dark colored vehicle would be harder to see then a light colored one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Interesting that there are no details at all about the accident. It's just as likely that the pedestrian stepped out into traffic from behind a van into as it is that Stallworth was 3 times over the legal limit. No news sources have found any witnesses at all to speak to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (TheHuddle) Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Miami police have indicated Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth is expected to be charged as a result of the driving accident that killed a pedestrian early Saturday, March 14, two sources with knowledge of the investigation said. Pending the outcome of the investigation, which includes results of a blood test for drugs or alcohol, the sources said driving under the influence, vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving were among the possible charges. "The police seem pretty confident that they're going to charge him," a league source said. "Even if he (is) clean, I think the police feel he's going to be charged with something, regardless." Analysis: A trial and/or conviction certainly would not bode well for Stallworth's availability this season--or, for that matter, his future in the NFL. (Article Link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (TheHuddle) Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Miami police have indicated Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth is expected to be charged as a result of the driving accident that killed a pedestrian early Saturday, March 14, two sources with knowledge of the investigation said. Pending the outcome of the investigation, which includes results of a blood test for drugs or alcohol, the sources said driving under the influence, vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving were among the possible charges. "The police seem pretty confident that they're going to charge him," a league source said. "Even if he (is) clean, I think the police feel he's going to be charged with something, regardless."Analysis: A trial and/or conviction certainly would not bode well for Stallworth's availability this season--or, for that matter, his future in the NFL. (Article Link) Read no further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 "Even if he (is) clean, I think the police feel he's going to be charged with something, regardless."So much for the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Hell, it sounds like he's convicted even without anything to convict him on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) A lot of damage would indicate that he was going at a decent speed when the guy was hit. If it was only minor damage, one could likely presume that it was at a slow enough speed that plastic and/or metal didn't deform enough from the impact cause it to break or stay bent. They are reporting the details of the incident. It's not that uncommon to describe the type of vehicle. Plus, the color of the vehicle likely could have played into the accident. Sunrise in Miami is around 7:30 this time of the year and the accident occurred around 7:00. A dark colored vehicle would be harder to see then a light colored one. Where the damage was(front middle vs right front corner) matters too. If Yahoo is right and he sped around a car to avoid the red light both the pedestrian(crossing too late) and Stallworth could be to blame. Çoulld be a reckless driving charge if he wasn't DUI. It could be just a traffic violation. Charge may or may not be a criminal charge. Edited March 16, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If Yahoo is right and he sped around a car to avoid the red light both the pedestrian(crossing too late) and Stallworth could be to blame. If that's really the case, that's likely going to be criminal vehicular homicide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If that's really the case, that's likely going to be criminal vehicular homicide. Sure looks that way whether or not he was impaired. By LUISA YANEZ lyanez@MiamiHerald.com A video obtained by The Miami Herald on Sunday shows Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth being given a sobriety test by two Miami Beach police officers, while nearby rescue workers try to revive the pedestrian he struck and killed. On Sunday, Miami Beach police continued their probe into Saturday's deadly accident at the southeast end of the MacArthur Causeway approaching South Beach. Stallworth, 28, driving a Bentley, struck Mario Reyes, 59, an overnight crane operator who was trying to cross the street to catch a bus home just after 7 a.m. The video shows Miami Beach rescue workers tending to Reyes. Meanwhile, Stallworth in jeans a shirt, is being questioned by two officers; one is looking at Stallworth's eyes with a small flashlight. Police said Stallworth has not been charged and was cooperating with the investigation. Officers drew blood to test for drugs or alcohol, which is routine. Results from the test could take anywhere from three days to three weeks, authorities said. On Sunday, Reyes' family described him as a family man. ''He spent all his free time with his family,'' Reyes' brother-in-law, Francisco Fajardo, told The Associated Press on Sunday. ``He was on his way home.'' Reyes had worked all night at his job with the shipping company Bernuth Agencies, located just feet from the crash. The phone rang unanswered at the company on Sunday. His family and co-workers said he had clocked out only minutes before the accident Reyes, 59, was near a crosswalk but it's unclear if he was crossing legally. While police were investigating the crash, Reyes was taken to a trauma center. His family was notified after he arrived, told only that ''there had been an accident.'' Rushing to the hospital, they could only hope and pray for the best. ''When we got there, it was too late,'' Fajardo said. ``He was gone.'' A witness at the scene told The Miami Herald that Reyes appeared to have died at the scene. He also said it seemed to him that Stallworth had tried to beat the red light by going around a vehicle that had already stopped at the light. Reyes was born in Cuba and left the island as a teenager for a better life in the U.S. He worked numerous construction jobs. He was an avid baseball fan, particularly fond of the local Florida Marlins. Reyes leaves behind his wife of almost 20 years, Catalina, and the couple's 15-year-old daughter, Daniela. They live in a southwest Miami home owned by Fajardo, which they share with his family. Reyes' wife and daughter were too distraught to speak Sunday. ''Our family is in shock,'' Fajardo said. ``They don't really want to talk.'' Police would not say where Stallworth was coming from or where he was headed. A message seeking comment was left on the voicemail of his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Browns said in a statement they were aware of what happened but would not comment until the investigation is complete. Stallworth signed a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns as a free agent before last season but hardly played because he was hurt. He was scheduled to receive a $4.75 million signing bonus Friday. Stallworth, who previously played for New England, Philadelphia and New Orleans, finished last season with just 17 catches for 170 yards. He was slowed all season by a nagging hamstring injury and made just seven starts for the Browns. Stallworth had his best season with the Saints in 2005, when he made a career-high 70 receptions for 945 yards and seven touchdowns. He was drafted in the first round (No. 13 overall) by the Saints in 2002. Stallworth played college football at Tennessee. http://www.miamiherald.com/459/story/951343.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 CBS4 says unconfirmed reports have Stallworth over the legal limit. From Cleveland CLEVELAND -- A Miami television station reported this afternoon that Miami Beach Police have released a toxicology report showing that Browns receiver Donte Stallworth's blood alcohol level was over the legal limit when he hit and killed a pedestrian last week, but a Miami Beach police spokesman refuted that report. WSVN-FOX 7 reported that Stallworth's blood alcohol level was .12, which is over the legal limit of .08. Miami Beach Detective Juan Sanchez said, "That has not been released or confirmed by us. They went with that story without confirming it with us.'' Sanchez added that although results of the toxicology report are due Friday, "we will not be releasing those results until we make an arrest.'' According to the report, authorities said they are waiting to see when and where Stallworth will turn himself in. The station said Stallworth faces a DUI manslaughter charge which carries a 15-year sentence in jail if convicted. Stallworth released a statement through the Browns on Wednesday saying he was "grief-stricken over the tragic accident,'' but that he couldn't comment further because of the ongoing investigation. Police said Stallworth, 28, struck and killed 59-year-old Mario Reyes with his Bentley on the MacArthur Causeway on Saturday morning as he was heading toward Miami Beach. Reyes was crossing the street to catch a bus after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 He's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If true the put him under the jail. What a waste, what a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 He's done Florida has had more than one drunk run into people. I remember one guy who hit 7 people at a bus stop. I believe if convicted he faces a mandatory sentence. They don't fool around in Florida. The leak was he had a .12 test. It isn't real high but is 50% over the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 He should get the number of Leonard Little's lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 He should get the number of Leonard Little's lawyer. Please don't remind me of that PoT. Every time I saw him making a great play on the field all I could think about was he doesn't deserve the money he's making and should be behind bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 involuntary vehicular manslaughter? i hope this fool wasnt drinking... That's the first thing that comes to mind because you know he's going to be in a SH**load of trouble. Who knew he'd be the next Leonard Little. Leonard blew a 0.19 when he crashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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