Adarius Hayes, a freshman linebacker of the Miami Hurricanes football program, was involved in a devastating car crash in Largo, Florida, just outside Tampa, over the weekend. The accident took the lives of two young children and an elderly woman and left Hayes fighting for his life.
This tragedy has shifted all fans’ focus to prayers and support as they await updates on the Miami player’s status. Here’s what we gathered so far about the crash and his condition.
Miami LB Adarius Hayes Involved in Dangerous Car Crash — Here’s What We Know
EDITOR’S NOTE: According to the Miami Herald, Hayes has officially been released from the hospital as of 11:04 a.m. ET. The University of Miami has now released a statement.
“We are aware of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of May 10 in Largo, Fla., involving student-athlete Adarius Hayes. Adarius was hospitalized and released, and we are currently working to gather more information,” the university wrote.
Other recent reports show that Hayes has been involved in at least two other accidents and has been ticketed in the past.
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The Largo Police Department reported that the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.
Hayes’s Dodge Durango reportedly slammed into a Kia Soul at a busy intersection. Two children and an elderly woman didn’t survive the collision. Hayes suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
While the authorities have ruled out alcohol, they have stated that they are now looking into speeding by Hayes.
As of Monday morning, Hayes is still in the hospital, but not much more is known. Miami’s football program hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but social media’s been lighting up with messages from players and fans.
As reported by 7 News out of Miami, fellow ‘Canes LB Raul Aguirre shared his good wishes for Hayes on X.
Got you bro🤞🏼🙏🏻 keep fighting #AD pic.twitter.com/BGuAnQ2HOS
— Raul Popo Aguirre (@lRaulAguirre) May 11, 2025
Hayes was a force back at Largo High School, racking up 108 tackles in his senior year and earning all-state honors. That talent put him on the national radar, landing him as the number three linebacker in the 2024 class, according to Rivals. Big-time schools came calling, and Hayes even committed to Florida at one point.
But Miami’s staff, especially linebackers coach Derek Nicholson, wouldn’t take no for an answer. They flipped him, and when Hayes suited up in that orange and green, it felt like a homecoming for the Largo native. Last season, he played in 11 games, mostly on special teams, showing flashes of the playmaker he’s destined to be.
