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Former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph faces multiple charges including DWI after a fatal motorcycle crash in Texas that killed 27-year-old Cody Morris, with police observing signs of intoxication after Joseph contacted them to admit his involvement in the deadly collision.
Key Takeaways
- Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, currently with the D.C. Defenders, was arrested after a fatal collision with motorcyclist Cody Morris, 27, on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas
- Joseph faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor B) and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death (2nd Degree Felony)
- The crash occurred early Saturday morning, just before 5 a.m., while Joseph was driving a BMW sedan northbound
- Police determined Joseph was intoxicated after he contacted authorities to report his involvement in the crash
- This is Joseph’s second connection to a fatal incident, having previously been a passenger in a vehicle from which fatal shots were fired in 2022
Fatal Crash Details and Arrest
The deadly collision occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, just before 5 a.m., on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas. Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, was driving a BMW sedan northbound when he collided with a motorcycle ridden by Cody Morris, a 27-year-old from Plano. Following the crash, Joseph contacted the Plano Police Department to report his involvement in the incident. When officers arrived and spoke with Joseph, they quickly noticed signs of impairment that would lead to serious charges against the professional football player.
“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),” police stated.
BREAKING: Cowboys 2021 2nd round pick CB Kelvin Joseph Jr. was arrested and charged in a fatal car crash in Texas.
A 27-year-old woman riding a motorcycle died this morning on U.S. Highway 75.
Joseph called police at 5:39 AM and told them he was involved in a crash. Police said… pic.twitter.com/OPT8zPcC7Y
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Joseph’s Football Career and Prior Incidents
Joseph’s professional football journey began as a second-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2021, following his college career at LSU and Kentucky. After his time with the Cowboys, Joseph moved through several NFL teams including the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, and Minnesota Vikings. At the time of this incident, Joseph was playing for the D.C. Defenders in the United Football League and was scheduled to participate in a conference championship game on the day of the crash.
“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,” reported DALLAS.
This is not Joseph’s first brush with a fatal incident. In 2022, he was involved in an off-the-field situation where he was a passenger in a vehicle from which shots were fired, resulting in a death. Though Joseph was not the shooter in that case and avoided suspension from the NFL, this new incident involving a DWI and fatality will likely have more serious consequences for his career and freedom. The pattern of being connected to deadly incidents raises significant concerns about Joseph’s judgment and character.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Joseph is currently being held in the Richardson Jail with no bond set as the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. The Richardson Police Department has asked the public to come forward with any information that might assist in their investigation. Given the serious nature of the charges—particularly the second-degree felony for collision involving personal injury or death—Joseph faces potential prison time if convicted.
“Police said while speaking with Joseph, they came to believe he was intoxicated,” according to Police.
The fatal collision has not only ended the life of Cody Morris but has also likely altered the course of Joseph’s professional football career. The United Football League and his team, the D.C. Defenders, have not yet released statements regarding his status following this arrest, but professional sports organizations typically take swift action when players are involved in serious criminal matters, especially those involving fatalities. With Joseph missing his scheduled championship game, his future in professional football appears increasingly uncertain.