University of Miami football player injured in crash that kills 2 children, 1 woman in Largo: Police say

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Published  May 11, 2025 11:23am EDT
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The Brief

    • A University of Miami football player was injured in a crash that killed two children and one woman in Largo on Saturday, according to police.
    • Largo police have confirmed that 20-year-old Adarius Hayes from Largo was one of the drivers involved in the crash.
    • The driver of the other car was 78-year-old Gail Price, who police say died along with 10-year-old Jabari Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Solomon Riveria.

LARGO, Fla. - A University of Miami football player was injured in a two-vehicle crash that killed two kids and one adult in Largo on Saturday, according to the Largo Police Department.

What we know:

Largo police have confirmed that 20-year-old Adarius Hayes was one of the drivers involved in the crash.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes (34) covers a kick during the game between the Ball State Cardinals and the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Phot …

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The other driver was 78-year-old Gail Price, who police say died along with 10-year-old Jabari Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Solomon Riveria.

Another passenger in the car, 58-year-old Herbert Rivera, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

According to the University of Miami's football roster, Hayes is a sophomore linebacker from Largo.

LPD says he was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A memorial honoring the victims has been created.

Memorial honoring the lives of the Largo crash victims.

The backstory:

The crash happened on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road.

Investigators say that Price was driving a Kia Soul and tried making a left onto Ridge Road when the car collided with a Dodge Durango driven by Hayes.

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A stretch of Ridge Road was shut down for a few hours on Saturday as crews worked to clear the road.

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet said what led up to the crash.

Police say they don't believe alcohol was a factor in the crash but the Largo Police Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating.

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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Largo Police Department.

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