Former Dallas Cowboys player Kelvin Joseph Jr. was arrested for DWI after a deadly motorcycle crash that killed 27-year-old Cody Morris on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas, marking his second connection to a fatal incident in three years.
Key Takeaways
- Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with DWI and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death following a fatal motorcycle accident
- The crash occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas, killing 27-year-old Cody Morris
- Joseph, currently playing for the DC Defenders in the UFL, contacted police after the incident, but officers observed signs of intoxication
- This is Joseph’s second connection to a fatal incident; in 2022, he was a passenger in a vehicle from which shots were fired, resulting in a death
- Joseph is being held in Richardson Jail with no bond set as police continue their investigation
Fatal Collision on North Central Expressway
In the early hours of Saturday morning, just before 5 a.m., former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph Jr. was involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on North Central Expressway in Richardson, Texas. The crash resulted in the death of 27-year-old Cody Morris from Plano. Joseph, who was driving a BMW sedan northbound on the expressway, contacted the Plano Police Department shortly after the incident to report his involvement in the collision. This responsible action, however, did not prevent the serious legal consequences that followed.
“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.
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.
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Joseph’s Athletic Career Now in Jeopardy
At just 25 years old, Joseph’s promising athletic career now hangs in the balance. Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football at LSU and Kentucky, Joseph had been building a professional football resume. After his time with the Cowboys, he went on to play for several NFL teams including the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Indianapolis Colts, and Minnesota Vikings. At the time of the incident, Joseph was playing in the United Football League with the DC Defenders.
“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.
Notably, Joseph was scheduled to play in a conference championship game on the day of the incident, further highlighting the severe impact this event will have on his professional life. Joseph is currently being held in the Richardson Jail with no bond set, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Richardson Police Department has also issued a call for information from the public regarding the incident.
Joseph’s Prior Controversy
This is not Joseph’s first brush with a fatal incident. In 2022, he was involved in an off-the-field controversy when he was a passenger in a vehicle from which shots were fired, resulting in a fatality. While Joseph was not the shooter in that incident and avoided suspension from the NFL, this second connection to a death raises serious questions about his judgment and the company he keeps. The pattern of being present at fatal incidents, whether directly responsible or not, casts a long shadow over his future in professional sports.
“Police said while speaking with Joseph, they came to believe he was intoxicated,” stated police.
The charges Joseph now faces are severe—a misdemeanor B for Driving While Intoxicated and a second-degree felony for Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death. These charges carry potential prison time and could effectively end his athletic career. As the legal process unfolds, both the sports community and the public will be watching closely to see how this tragic case is resolved and what consequences Joseph will ultimately face for his actions that led to the death of a young motorcyclist.
