Andy Reid son causes major car accident under influence as 5-year-old fights for life

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid, son of head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash days before Super Bowl. Andy Reid son accident occurred on Thursday night and left a 5-year-old with life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, Britt Reid suffered n-life-threatening injuries in crash. 

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Britt Reid accident: Andy Reid's son involved in multi-vehicle crash, five-year-old at risk 

According to details released by KCPD and first obtained by KSHB-TV, Reid ackwledged to authorities on Thursday that he was drinking alcohol before driving on Interstate 435 around 9 PM. near Kansas City Chiefs’ practice facility. His truck hit two cars, one that had pulled over after running out of gas and a second that stopped to assist first. crash saw two children injured in collision, including a 5-year-old who is suffering from life-threatening injuries, report said. Reid later was transported to a local medical center for treatment after complaining of stomach pain, per police. 

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warrant went on to say Reid told officer that he had had two to three drinks and that he also took prescription Adderall. police are currently investigating cause of collision and Chiefs subsequently released a statement following incident. statement read, " organization has been made aware of a multi-vehicle accident involving outside linebackers coach, Britt Reid. We are in process of garing information, and we will have furr comment at this time. Our thoughts are prayers are with everyone involved".

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Reid will t coach on Sunday when Chiefs take on Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 2021. Britt Reid has been with Chiefs since 2013, occupying a variety of roles within organisation. Reid has been outside linebackers coach for Chiefs for past two seasons.

Prior to his current role, he was team's defensive line coach, assistant defensive line coach and defensive quality control coach. Reid also worked with Temple University as a graduate assistant from 2010-2012. 

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ESPN's Dianna Russini reported charges, if any, will be pressed against Reid after Super Bowl game on Sunday. Reid has had his fair share of legal problems in past and pleaded guilty to flashing a gun at ar motorist and was sentenced that vember to eight to 23 months in prison in 2007. A year later, he pleaded guilty to DUI and drug charges after he drove into a shopping cart in a parking lot after he had difficulty locating his vehicle while leaving a store.

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(Im Courtesy: chiefs.com)