Kansas City Chiefs player Rashee Rice speaks after a six-car crash on Saturday, March 30.
On Wednesday, April 3, Rice, 23, took his Instagram Stories He must apologize for his role in a high-speed crash that left two people hospitalized. He also shared that he was working with the police during the investigation.
“Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday's incident,” he wrote. “I take full responsibility for my role in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the appropriate authorities.”
“I apologize to everyone who was affected by Saturday's accident,” he concluded.
PEOPLE previously reported that a Lamborghini and a Chevrolet Corvette fled the crash in Dallas, Texas shortly before 6:25 p.m. The Corvette was later found to be registered in Rice's name.
“The driver lost control and the Lamborghini traveled onto the shoulder and crashed into the center median wall, causing a chain reaction collision involving four other vehicles,” officials said in a statement.
After the collision, “all occupants of the Lamborghini and Corvette fled the scene without stopping to determine if they needed medical attention or to provide their information,” authorities previously told PEOPLE.
At the time, Rice's attorney, Royce West, told PEOPLE that the NFL player's “thoughts” were with the victims of the crash.
“Rashi is cooperating with local authorities and will take all necessary steps to address this situation responsibly,” attorney Royce West said in a statement to PEOPLE.
Two of the drivers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, while the other two drivers remained at the scene where they were treated for minor injuries by Dallas Fire Rescue.
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Rice played high school football 30 miles northwest of Dallas in North Richland Hills before attending college at Southern Methodist University in the city. He was drafted as a wide receiver for the Chiefs in 2023 and helped the team win the 2024 Super Bowl in February.
West, Rice's attorney, is currently a Texas state senator representing the Dallas area.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday, April 2, that the league is monitoring the situation involving Rice. to ESPN.