Fatal Wreck EXPOSES Shocking NFL Scandal

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Former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph Jr. faces a second-degree felony charge after a fatal collision that killed 27-year-old Cody Morris while Joseph was allegedly driving intoxicated in Richardson, Texas.

Key Takeaways

  • Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, was arrested after a deadly collision with motorcyclist Cody Morris on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas
  • Police charged Joseph with Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor B) and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death (2nd Degree Felony)
  • Joseph, a former Dallas Cowboys second-round draft pick, was playing for the DC Defenders in the United Football League at the time of the incident
  • The crash occurred early Saturday morning, and Joseph later contacted police to report his involvement
  • This marks Joseph’s second connection to a fatal incident, though he was not charged in a 2022 case where he was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a shooting

Fatal Collision and Immediate Aftermath

The deadly crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 8, just before 5 a.m. on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas. Kelvin Joseph Jr., driving a BMW sedan northbound, collided with a motorcycle operated by 27-year-old Cody Morris of Plano. Morris was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the collision, Joseph contacted the Plano Police Department to report his involvement in the accident. When officers arrived and spoke with Joseph, they observed clear signs of intoxication, leading to his immediate arrest.

“Richardson Police Department Officers contacted Joseph and determined he was northbound on North Central Expressway in a BMW sedan when he was involved in a collision with the motorcycle. While speaking with Joseph, officers observed signs of intoxication. Joseph was subsequently arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor B) and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death (2nd Degree Felony),” stated police.

Joseph’s Football Career Now in Jeopardy

At the time of the incident, the 25-year-old Joseph was an active player for the DC Defenders in the United Football League. Ironically, Joseph was scheduled to play in a conference championship game on the same day as the fatal crash. His professional football journey began when the Dallas Cowboys selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft after he played collegiate football at both LSU and Kentucky. Following his time with the Cowboys, Joseph had brief stints with multiple NFL teams, including the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, and Minnesota Vikings.

“One person is dead and a former Dallas Cowboys player is under arrest after a deadly motorcycle crash on North Central Expressway in Richardson on Saturday,” stated DALLAS.

This isn’t Joseph’s first brush with a fatal incident. In 2022, he was involved in an off-field situation where he was a passenger in a vehicle from which fatal shots were fired. Though Joseph was not the shooter and avoided suspension from the NFL in that case, this second connection to a death—this time with direct involvement and charges of intoxication—places his athletic future in serious doubt. Currently, Joseph remains held in the Richardson Jail with no bond set as authorities continue their investigation.

Legal Consequences and Ongoing Investigation

Joseph faces serious legal repercussions with the combination of a DWI charge and a second-degree felony for a collision involving death. Texas law treats such cases with particular severity, especially when intoxication is a factor. The Richardson Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and has requested that anyone with information about the incident come forward. The collision occurred during the pre-dawn hours when visibility may have been compromised, but the presence of alcohol as a factor significantly compounds the legal jeopardy Joseph now faces.

“Police said while speaking with Joseph, they came to believe he was intoxicated,” stated police.

As the United Football League and former NFL teams distance themselves from Joseph following this incident, the trajectory of his once-promising football career has taken a devastating turn. The loss of Cody Morris represents the true tragedy in this situation, with a 27-year-old life cut short allegedly due to impaired driving. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal collision as Joseph awaits his first court appearance on these serious charges.

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