Accused Crash: Ex-NFL athlete under investigation for fatal accident involving motorcyclist
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Ex-NFL Star Kelvin Joseph in Hot Water After Deadly DWI Crash
Hey there! You won't believe the latest scoop about former NFL player Kelvin Joseph. This guy's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.
It's been reported by The Dallas Morning News that Joe, a player in the United Football League this season, is in hot water following a tragic incident. Back on June 7, 2025, Joseph was driving a BMW on the North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas, when he collided with a motorcycle. Sadly, the motorcyclist, a 27-year-old woman named Cody Morris, didn't make it.
Police in Richardson took Joe into custody shortly after the accident. He's facing some serious charges—DUI, a misdemeanor, and a second-degree felony for collision involving personal injury or death. According to the authorities, Joe had been spotted weaving across lanes before the crash and showed signs of intoxication when they arrived on the scene.
Joseph, a 25-year-old cornerback, was once a first-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2021. He played with them for two seasons before being traded to Miami, and he's also had brief stints with Seattle and Indianapolis. Currently, he's playing for the DC Defenders, who were set to play in a league championship game the day after the crash. The league declined comment on Joseph's situation.
Interestingly, during the 2022 offseason with the Cowboys, Joseph was in an SUV where two people opened fire on a group of men, killing one of them. Although police concluded that he wasn't the shooter, they raised concerns about his character and behavior off the field. The NFL didn't suspend him in that case.
As of now, Joe is dealing with the aftermath of his latest misfortune. The authorities have not yet determined a bail amount for him, and it remains unclear whether he has a lawyer to represent him.
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Source (Base Article): AP NEWS - Former NFL player Kelvin Joseph arrested in fatal motorcycle crash
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Details of Arrest:- Incident: Fatal motorcycle crash on June 7, 2025, on North Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas, resulting in the death of a woman named Cody Morris.- Charges: DWI and collision involving personal injury or death.- Confession: Joseph contacted Plano Police Department and admitted involvement.- Status: Currently facing charges, no bail set as of reporting.
NFL Suspension History:- 2022 incident: Involved in a car with a suspected gunman in Dallas prior to a deadly shooting. Cleared of any wrongdoing by police, but raised concerns about his character and behavior off the field. The NFL did not suspend him.- 2025 incident: Current legal situation, any potential NFL discipline will depend on the outcome and league policies regarding player conduct.
Kelvin Joseph's recent troubles extend beyond the football field, as he is currently facing charges for a deadly DWI crash involving an American-football player in the United Football League. Interestingly, this isn't the first time Joseph's off-field conduct has been under scrutiny, as he was involved in a car with a suspected gunman in Dallas prior to a deadly shooting in 2022, yet the NFL did not suspend him.
