Adarius Hayes, a University of Miami linebacker, was the driver in a fatal car crash that killed an adult and two children in Hayes’ hometown of Largo, Florida.
The crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday when it appears a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul while the Soul was making a left turn, according to the Largo Police Department. A police spokeswoman confirmed to NBC News that Hayes was involved in the crash.
Hayes, 20, was behind the wheel of the Durango at the time of the crash. The driver of the Kia Soul, 78-year-old Gail Price, died as a result of injuries sustained in collision.
Two children — 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria — were also killed in the crash. Herbert Rivera, 58, was riding in the passenger seat of the Soul and is currrently hospitalized with “serious” injuries, according to police.
Hayes was taken to the hospital with “non-life-threatening injuries," police said.
The crash is still under investigation but it does not appear that alcohol played a role in the collision and no charges have been filed as of Sunday.
“This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time,” police said.
Representatives for the University of Miami’s athletics department did not immediately respond to an inquiry about Hayes’ condition. The University of Miami’s spring semester ended on Wednesday following the last day of final exams.
Hayes played in 12 games for the university as a freshman last year and was described as a “key factor” on special teams on his team profile page. He had four tackles and one interception in his first season.
According to his profile, he saw time on the field in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in September. The University of Miami lost by 1 point against Iowa State in a 42-41 nail-biter.
Hayes played for Largo High School prior to attending the University of Miami. He was considered a “four-star prospect” and one of the nation’s top-ranked linebackers, Hayes’ university profile said.
