University of Miami linebacker crashed his SUV into car, killing woman and 2 children

University of Miami freshman linebacker Adarius Hayes was behind the wheel Saturday afternoon when his Dodge SUV crashed into a woman driving a Kia SUV near the Tampa area — killing her and two children, police said Sunday.

Gail Price, 78, Jabari Elijah Solomon, 10, and Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria, 4, were killed in the 1:45 p.m. crash at the intersection of Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road in Largo, Hayes’ hometown. The fourth passenger in the Kia Soul, Herbert Rivera, 58, is hospitalized with serious injuries, police said.

Hayes was taken to a hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

While police said Sunday “there were no signs of impairment with either driver” and no criminal charges were pending as of Sunday, detectives were still figuring out certain aspects of the crash, including the respective speeds.

What police say they’ve figured out so far: Hayes was driving south on Ridge Road in a Dodge Durango and Price was making a left turn in her Kia Soul when Hayes hit Price.

Hayes behind the wheel

A check of Pinellas County, Miami-Dade and Broward counties court records show Hayes had his license suspended for a short time after one ticket in 2023.

March 1, 2025:Hayes was ticketed as going 84 mph in a 55 mph zone in Clearwater. He paid a fine of $249.50, which was reduced by $31.50 after he chose to take a driving course.

Nov. 12, 2024: Hayes paid a $166 fine after being cited for an improper lane change, “pulling out in front of a vehicle going the same direction,” in Miramar.

Nov. 20, 2023:Hayes paid a $166 fine after being ticketed for an improper lane change, “pulling out in front of a vehicle” in Largo.

Feb. 7, 2023: Hayes was ticketed for failure to use care in Largo. The ticket says he “operated the vehicle inattentively and unaware of surroundings, collided into (a) vehicle.” When he didn’t complete the driving school in March, his license was suspended May 12, 2023. It was eventually reinstated May 26, 2023 after Hayes paid a total of $207.

On the field for University of Miami

In his first season with the Hurricanes as a four-star recruit out of Largo High, Hayes got into 11 games, mostly as a special teams player. He had an interception in a win against Florida A&M.

UM got Hayes, a four-star recruit out of Largo High, to come to Coral Gables though he had offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame and several others.