Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth was legally drunk in fatal accident

[MapleLeaf]

From Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND -- Browns receiver Donte Stallworth was driving drunk when he struck and killed a pedestrian last Saturday morning, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Miami Herald Thursday.

The source said Stallworth's blood alcohol was above the legal limit when he hit Mario Reyes, 59, with his Bentley. A Miami television station, WSVN, reported that Stallworth's blood alcohol level was 0.12 percent, which is over the legal limit of .08 percent.

Miami Beach Detective Juan Sanchez, the department's spokesman said, "That has not been released or confirmed by us. They went with that story without confirming it with us.''

Sanchez added that although results of the toxicology report are due Friday, "we will not be releasing those results until we make an arrest.''

According to WSVN's report, authorities said they are waiting to see when and where Stallworth will turn himself in. The station said Stallworth faces a DUI manslaughter charge which carries a 15-year sentence in jail if convicted.

Robert Switkes, Stallworth's civil attorney, told the Herald he had not seen the toxicology report.

''I have not seen them, and I have no comment,'' he said.

Stallworth released a statement through the Browns on Wednesday saying he was "grief-stricken over the tragic accident,'' but that he couldn't comment further because of the ongoing investigation.

Police said Stallworth, 28, hit and killed Reyes with his Bentley on the MacArthur Causeway on Saturday morning as he was heading toward Miami Beach. Reyes was crossing the street to catch a bus after work. A video obtained by the Miami Herald shows two officers giving Stallworth a sobriety test. He also had blood drawn at the site, an automatic procedure in Florida when fatalities or serious injuries occur.

No question his NFL Career is over, now, what's his jail time?

 

[RipCity32]

They said either 10 or 15 years in jail. I can't remember. But that could be significantly reduced.
At least that is what someone on ESPN said, can't remember who.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Hm, thats a shame

 

[JoshHoward5]

You're a professional football player, how could you not get a ride home after drinking? What a dumbass

 

[A.E]

You're a professional football player, how could you not get a ride home after drinking? What a dumbass

Because its just not gangster to ride around in back of someone else's ride.

Enjoy your time behind bars Donte' and save room in the cell for Pacman & Marshawn. I have ZERO tolerance for those who get drunk and get behind the wheel.

 

[JoshHoward5]

Because its just not gangster to ride around in back of someone else's ride.

Enjoy your time behind bars Donte' and save room in the cell for Pacman & Marshawn. I have ZERO tolerance for those who get drunk and get behind the wheel.

It is the dumbest thing you can do. Seriously you hear about all these people die from drunk driving, and you put your career on the line, because you are to lazy to call a friend or a taxi? Just get your head out of your ass and think.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Well as a volunteer fireman i've seen what happens from these types of incidents, and this could have been worse. he could have killed himself as well.


I too have no respect for people that do this. I hope he goes away for a long time.