Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was taken into custody early Saturday morning in connection with a deadly accident that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in Richardson, a suburb north of Dallas.
The 25-year-old defensive player, who now plays for the D.C. Defenders in the UFL, is facing serious charges related to this incident.
The crash happened around 4:50 a.m. on U.S. Highway 75.
Officials report that Joseph’s BMW hit a motorcycle, which led to the death of a 27-year-old woman at the scene. Instead of remaining at the site of the accident, Joseph allegedly left and called police nearly an hour later. Officers later found him and took him into custody.
According to law enforcement, Joseph showed obvious signs of being impaired during their encounter, which resulted in his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Along with the DWI charge, he is also dealing with a felony charge for not stopping and helping after an incident that caused death, which has serious legal repercussions in Texas.
This tragedy has led to increased attention on Joseph, who has a troubled history off the field. While he was with the Cowboys, he was connected to a 2021 homicide investigation in Dallas, but no charges were ever brought against him in that case. His professional career has hit a snag, with only short periods on various NFL teams before moving to the UFL earlier this year.
The D.C. Defenders, who are getting ready for a conference title game this weekend, have not made any statements about the situation yet. In the meantime, Joseph remains in custody while waiting for bond details.
This deadly crash not only raises concerns about Joseph’s future in football but also highlights the risks of driving under the influence. As the investigation goes on, legal experts believe there will be a long court process ahead, with possible prison time if he is found guilty.
The incident has left the Richardson community mourning and serves as another warning about alcohol use, speeding vehicles, and a life taken too soon.
Now that we know what happened, here’s what I think about it. I never understand why anyone—especially professional athletes—would choose to drive when they’re impaired. It usually doesn’t end well, and history proves that point. I don’t know how much money Joseph has, but whether he has a million dollars or just $100 in his account, calling an Uber or Lyft would be the smart choice to avoid such tragedies.
It’s never worth risking your own life or others’ lives on the road when there are many ways to get home safely without driving impaired.
Joseph’s life as a free member of society is probably finished, and he will spend at least twenty years reflecting on his life and the consequences of his bad decisions.
