Donté Stallworth, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver, was involved in a Miami Beach accident that killed a pedestrian last weekend. Stallworth was driving his car at about 7:00 a.m. when he struck Mario Reyes, 59, a man who moved from Cuba to the United States as a teenager. Reyes was leaving his night shift construction job as a crane operator, according to law enforcement officials, and was crossing the street to the bus stop to get home.
Stallworth was administered roadside field sobriety tests at the scene. At this point in time, no charges have been filed relating to the death of Mario Reyes; however, Stallworth submitted a blood sample and some news media outlets are reporting that the preliminary results have shown his blood alcohol content to have been 0.12 percent, in excess of the 0.08 percent level at which Florida state law presumes a person is too impaired to drive. If the reports are accurate, Stallworth could be charged with driving under the influence or, depending on the police investigation findings, DUI Manslaughter.
Stallworth is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation of the accident. He issued a prepared statement after the accident, saying, "My family and I are grief stricken over the tragic accident which occurred Saturday on Miami Beach where Mario Reyes sadly lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Reyes family during this incredibly difficult time. Unfortunately, since this accident is still under police investigation, I cannot comment further on the matter at this time."
Stallworth is known for his professional football career. He currently plays for the Cleveland Browns, but has previously played for the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New England Patriots. He previously played at the college level for Tennessee.
Reyes is survived by his wife, Catalina, and their daughter, Daniela. Friends who knew him described him as a baseball fan who particularly loved the Florida Marlins.
If you have been arrested for DUI, contact the Miami DUI attorneys at Musca Law. A report of the incident is available here.
Stallworth was administered roadside field sobriety tests at the scene. At this point in time, no charges have been filed relating to the death of Mario Reyes; however, Stallworth submitted a blood sample and some news media outlets are reporting that the preliminary results have shown his blood alcohol content to have been 0.12 percent, in excess of the 0.08 percent level at which Florida state law presumes a person is too impaired to drive. If the reports are accurate, Stallworth could be charged with driving under the influence or, depending on the police investigation findings, DUI Manslaughter.
Stallworth is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation of the accident. He issued a prepared statement after the accident, saying, "My family and I are grief stricken over the tragic accident which occurred Saturday on Miami Beach where Mario Reyes sadly lost his life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Reyes family during this incredibly difficult time. Unfortunately, since this accident is still under police investigation, I cannot comment further on the matter at this time."
Stallworth is known for his professional football career. He currently plays for the Cleveland Browns, but has previously played for the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New England Patriots. He previously played at the college level for Tennessee.
Reyes is survived by his wife, Catalina, and their daughter, Daniela. Friends who knew him described him as a baseball fan who particularly loved the Florida Marlins.
If you have been arrested for DUI, contact the Miami DUI attorneys at Musca Law. A report of the incident is available here.
