What happened to Andy Reid son? Is Britt Reid dead after horrendous car accident?

With Super Bowl right around corner, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid was involved in a multi-car crash. Reid, who is also head coach Andy Reid's son, was slightly injured and is currently under investigation. As per reports, crash has caused some life-threatening injuries to a 5-year-old. 

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What happened to Andy Reid son? Is Britt Reid dead?

As per reports, accident – which occurred on Thursday night (EST) – has sent two children to hospital. Reid, on or hand, has suffered some n-life-threatening injuries. While speaking to authorities, Reid ackwledged that he had been consuming alcohol before driving. 

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What are Andy Reid son accident and Britt Reid condition details?

By information provided by Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD), accident involved three vehicles, occurring on  southbound ramp towards Interstate 435 from Stadium Drive of Chiefs' home Arrowhead Stadium. police reported that one Chevy Impala was disabled, and driver had called family members for help. 

members arrived in a Chevy Traverse, which was parked behind Impala. A Dodge truck collided with both cars, after which kids d four and five were taken to a nearby hospital. elder child reportedly suffered from life-threatening injuries. While current condition of children is t kwn, ors remained unharmed. 

However, Reid is being 'investigated for impairment' as per police warrant. As per warrant (first received by KSHB), driver of Dodge truck was identified as Reid. officers could smell alcohol odour, who also ticed Reid's "bloodshot and red" eyes. Reid admitted to having "two to three" drinks before leaving, adding that he also consumes precribed Adderall.

According to police warrant, Reid's failed sobriety test showed signs of impairment. He was later taken to hospital for complaining about stomach pain and is yet to be charged. police have received permission to use Reid's blood sample for investigation, while a check also revealed that he has previous DUI (Driving under influence) contacts. 

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Chiefs statement on Britt Reid car accident

" organization has been made aware of a multi-vehicle accident involving Outside Linebackers Coach, Britt Reid," team wrote. y added that y are currently garing information, and will refrain from making any comment right away. furr information is available regarding wher Reid will travel to team to Tampa for Super Bowl. 

Chiefs will play  Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV on Sunday, 6:30 PM EST (Monday, 5:00 AM IST). 

How long has Reid worked with Chiefs?

Reid began his coaching career in NFL in 2009, where we worked as an intern under his far with Philadelphia Eagles. He n spent two years as an assistant at his alma matter Temple before joining his far and Chiefs in 2013. He worked as  defensive quality control coach before being promoted to  assistant defensive line coach. He has been team's outside linebackers coach for last two seasons. 

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(Im credits: Kansas City Chiefs site)