The NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and the family of 5-year-old Ariel Young, who was injured in a crash with former assistant coach Britt Reid have come to an agreement regarding the future of the girl’s medical care.
In a joint announcement between the team and the family, the Chiefs have agreed to provide the child with “world-class medical care and long-term financial stability.” She will be taken care of for the rest of her life.
Reid was driving with a blood alcohol content that exceeded the legal limit when he crashed into an SUV that the little girl and her family were in. Young suffered a traumatic brain injury in the accident.
“Over the last several months, representatives of the Kansas City Chiefs, Ariel Young and Ariel’s family have worked together, alongside medical experts, to develop a plan to take care of Ariel — both now and for the rest of her life,” the release stated.
“The Chiefs and Ariel’s attorney, Tom Porto, announced today that the parties have finalized a comprehensive care plan that provides Ariel with world-class medical care and long-term financial stability.”
“Ariel’s recovery is a long road, but she has made great strides and continues to improve every day,” according to the release. “Earlier this fall, she attended her first day of school.”
On February 4, Reid was driving over the speed limit when he crashed into the vehicle parked on the side of the road. The family had stopped to help a family member who ran out of gas.
Reid was found to have a BAC of 0.113, over the legal limit. The authorities charged him with driving while intoxicated, and he pleaded not guilty in June. His trial date is scheduled for April 18, 2022, according to KSHB.
The former assistant coach is the son of Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid. He joined the team in 2013 as an outside linebackers coach. Following the accident, he was placed on administrative leave.
