NBA Player Haywood Highsmith Involved In Emotional Car Crash

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Newly released police video shows NBA player Haywood Highsmith visibly shaken up after being involved in a serious car crash. The footage, captured on a Miami-Dade Police Dept. officer’s body camera, reveals Highsmith’s emotional state in the aftermath of the incident, which occurred shortly after he had played in a game against the Magic at the Kaseya Center.

Details of the Incident

The video shows Highsmith being questioned by a police officer about the crash, which resulted in serious injuries to a 21-year-old who was assisting a stranded motorist in the middle of the roadway. Highsmith appears to be on the verge of tears and is visibly distraught as he recounts the events to the officer. Witnesses at the scene corroborated Highsmith’s account, stating that the car he collided with had been stopped in the roadway with no lights on.

According to police documents, Highsmith was driving 45 MPH in a 40 MPH zone when he struck the 21-year-old and another car from behind. The injured individual sustained a partial amputation on his right leg and a compound fracture to his left leg. While authorities do not suspect drugs or alcohol to be involved, Highsmith was issued a citation for careless driving.

Legal Ramifications and Support for the Injured Individual

The injured individual has since filed a lawsuit against Highsmith, claiming that the NBA player’s actions on the roadway led to life-altering injuries that will necessitate extensive rehabilitation. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with the injured individual’s medical expenses, raising $34,000 thus far.