MIAMI — Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth says he is "grief stricken" over his car accident that killed a pedestrian on a busy causeway linking Miami and Miami Beach.
The former University of Tennessee standout says in a statement released by the team Wednesday that his "thoughts and prayers are with" the family of Mario Reyes. Police say Stallworth was headed toward the beach when he hit the 59-year-old Reyes with his Bentley on Saturday morning. Reyes was near a crosswalk but it’s unclear if he was crossing legally.
Stallworth said he could not comment further because the accident is under investigation. He was cooperating with police and no charges have been filed.
Police are awaiting a routine toxicology report expected late this week before releasing more details.
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GreeneVol writes:
Thoughts and prayers with you Donte.
IBleedOrange444 writes:
Very sad. I will keep everyone involved in my prayers. I hope that the toxicology report doesn't come back positive for any drugs or alcohol.
pj_ladyvolnMI writes:
Stall-o-worth??
WeLoveTennesseeVols writes:
pjhaddix?
bebecerveza writes:
What is the deal with ex UT football players taking people out on the highways?
Goodwrich
Little
Stall - O - worth
I think Albert even got a reckless driving charge?
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
volfanhatesbama writes:
You sir are a jacka**...Maybe next time it might be you..if we could be so lucky
volwalk writes:
you didn't know that the UT football program teaches their kids to drink and drive and try to take out pedestrians???? You idiots! Pure coincedence!
pj_ladyvolnMI writes:
Yes, welove...? I was pointing out the misspelling of Donte's name in the title. His name is Stallworth...no "o" in the middle.
RockyTop1 writes:
Classless comment! Just like your name on this site!
lilvolcoach writes:
Our thoughts and prayers are with both parties involved. I just hope that everything comes good for both families.
STNVol09 writes:
You are simply a sick individual.
FWBVol writes:
I hope UT fans and non Vol fans alike will give Donte the same consideration in this tragic event they would if one of their family members had been the driver.
Yes, it is sad that other former Vols have been guilty of killing people while driving, but that doesn't make Stallworth guilty.
Rather than replying to these insults, I suggest hitting the Suggest removal button.
Volguy1971 writes:
My thoughts and prayers are with both families at this time. Please leave the classless comments to yourself. No one wants or needs to hear them!
crappieking writes:
Grow up Loser. Those three guys were GREAT UT players. Everyone makes mistakes. Get a life inbred.
Seriouslyorange writes:
Humans are the only species that wantonly kill their own.
'Vol Humans' are among the few who wantonly 'kill' each other verbally, before facts are in.
Come on folks, ease up on our own until the facts are known.
Best wishes to Dante as well as the family of the deceased.
phoenix_1 writes:
How sad. I can't imagine how he must feel. My thoughts and prayers go out to all parties involved.
bluetick writes:
He'll be acquitted I hope. Sorry for the family and what he is going through but Donte isn't known to be in the news for anything negative.
Bearwuzacheater writes:
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Bearwuzacheater writes:
I also meant to imply that hiresanders is NOT a member of the human race; nor his parents, nor his offspring.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Dante, the less you say....
CoverOrange writes:
How do you know he was innocent? Where/when is the toxicology report on the victim?
VAvolfanRON writes:
DC...see i would've respected that post...but, you automaticaly assume stallworth is guilty.....you have a warped mind...
pray for the person who is dead and for Dante.....judge when the toxoligy report comes out.....you are sick...
why wouldn't you pray for dante also??....
you are a sick man
VAvolfanRON writes:
DC..i understand that is your frame of mind.....(always wanting the worst for UT)....but, d amn it....you are toooooo biased
FWBVol writes:
"Reyes was near a crosswalk but it’s unclear if he was crossing legally."
Every one of us have played a careless game of chicken in a busy intersection. I don't know if Mr. Reyes was crossing legally or not as is stated in the above quote from the story.
It is sad that a man lost his life, and Donte Stallworth will have to carry this tragic event around with him the rest of his life even if he is found innocent.
VAvolfanRON writes:
But in DC's mind....stallworth is guilty!!!....that is sad also....not as sad a person lost his life.....but, he can't see that....
i guess he's trying to make clear the 22 crimimals on his team....it make's it seem easier on him
VAvolfanRON writes:
lets just pray for Reyes....rest his soul.....he's at a just as good place...in god's hands
VAvolfanRON writes:
do you not understand what your statement said?...are you so FLA blind?......this is what you said!!
"How about with the innocent victim's family?"
you automatically assume stallworth is guilty.......and he may be...but why do you automatically assume?....truley a fla, jerk....
VAvolfanRON writes:
DC...do you understand the difference???....
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