Adarius Hayes injury update: Miami LB released from hospital following car crash

Adarius Hayes was involved in a car crash on Saturday. The Miami Hurricanes linebacker was driving a Dodge Durango in Largo, Florida, when it collided with a Kia Soul. Three individuals died as a result of the clash, and two were injured. Hayes was subsequently hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the crash.

According to a Monday report on On3 Sports, Adarius Hayes has been released from the hospital. The Miami Hurricanes linebacker will now continue his recovery in an outpatient capacity.

Furthermore, Largo Police stated on Sunday that:

"There weren't signs of impairment with either driver”.

Hence, no criminal charges are in the works at the moment.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time that Hayes has been involved in a car crash. According to the report:

"Hayes had been involved in two other crashes in recent memory and had been ticketed on at least seven different occasions. The police alleged he was driving at about 80 mph on US-1 in Miami just a couple of weeks ago, also once with another car on the highway at 90+, and another occasion sideswiped a police vehicle."

The University of Miami released a statement after learning about the crash:

"We are deeply saddened to learn the crash resulted in three fatalities, as confirmed by Largo Police, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost."

What's next for Adarius Hayes?

Adarius Hayes must wait to determine whether he'll be charged for the crash. The unfortunate event led to the death of a 78-year-old woman, a 10-year-old child, and a 4-year-old toddler.

Adarius Hayes is coming off his freshman season, which saw him appear mostly on special teams. In the 2024 college football season, he amassed four tackles and one interception.

Hayes was one of the top-ranked linebackers in the country before he committed to play for Miami.

The Hurricanes ended the 2024 college football season with a 10-3 record. They'll look to improve in the upcoming season. The program has a new quarterback in Carson Beck, as former star quarterback Cam Ward was selected with the No.1 pick of the 2025 draft.