Newly released police video footage shows NBA player Haywood Highsmith visibly shaken up after being involved in a serious car crash last month. The emotional footage, captured on a Miami-Dade Police Dept. officer’s body camera, reveals Highsmith on the verge of tears in the aftermath of the wreck.
Key Takeaway
NBA player Haywood Highsmith was involved in a car crash, as revealed by newly released police video footage. The emotional aftermath and legal implications of the incident have garnered significant attention.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred at around 11:20 PM on Feb. 6, shortly after Highsmith had played in the Heat’s game against the Magic at the nearby Kaseya Center. The video shows a police officer questioning Highsmith about the collision, which resulted in serious injuries to a 21-year-old who was assisting a stranded motorist in the middle of the roadway.
Highsmith, visibly emotional in the footage, explained to the officer that the car he collided with had been stationary with no lights on. Witnesses at the scene corroborated his account, stating that the vehicle was “abandoned in the middle” and “blacked out.”
Legal Ramifications and Lawsuit
According to police documents, Highsmith was driving 45 MPH in a 40 MPH zone at the time of the collision. While authorities do not suspect the involvement of drugs or alcohol, Highsmith was issued a citation for careless driving. The injured individual, Alekxei Pino, sustained severe injuries, including a partial amputation on his right leg and a compound fracture to his left leg.
Subsequently, Pino has filed a lawsuit against Highsmith, alleging that the NBA player’s negligent actions on the road led to life-altering injuries, necessitating extensive rehabilitation. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to assist Pino with his medical expenses, raising $34,000 thus far.
