Former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph has been arrested following a fatal motorcycle crash in Texas. Police reported that Joseph was involved in a collision that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old motorcyclist on a Dallas-area highway. Joseph was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, according to law enforcement. Richardson police confirmed Joseph’s involvement, noting that he was northbound on North Central Expressway when the accident occurred. Officers observed signs of intoxication and charged him with Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor B) and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death (2nd Degree Felony).
Ex-NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph has been arrested over a fatal motorcycle crash in Texas. Joseph was reportedly involved in a collision that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist on a Dallas-area highway. Police confirmed the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, with Richardson police stating that Joseph was driving northbound on North Central Expressway when the crash took place. Officers observed signs of intoxication and subsequently arrested Joseph. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor B) and Collision Involving Personal Injury or Death (2nd Degree Felony).
Cody Morris, a 27-year-old from Plano, died as a result of the crash. Joseph, 25, is currently playing in the United Football League (UFL) with the DC Defenders this spring. The UFL acknowledged Joseph’s arrest in a statement to Dallas-area TV station WFAA, though they declined any further comment. Joseph was a second-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 after playing for both LSU and Kentucky in college. In his rookie year with the Cowboys, he played 10 games, with two starts, recording 16 combined tackles and two passes defended.
However, Joseph faced a serious off-the-field issue during the 2022 offseason. He was a passenger in a vehicle where two others with him fired shots into a group of men in Dallas, fatally striking a man in the head. Although Joseph wasn’t the shooter, the NFL did not suspend him. In 2022, Joseph played 16 games for the Cowboys, totaling 20 tackles with two passes defended and one forced fumble. He then moved to the Miami Dolphins for four games and the Seattle Seahawks for one game in 2023. Joseph’s last NFL games were with the Indianapolis Colts for two games. The incident has raised questions about his off-field conduct and impact on his professional career.
This is another incident in a series of legal troubles involving Joseph. Earlier this year, he was involved in a fatal shooting incident in Dallas, which led to a deadly confrontation. His career in the NFL has been marked by these off-field incidents, which have not only affected his public image but also his playing time. Joseph’s arrest for the recent crash adds to his growing list of legal issues, highlighting the challenges he faces both on and off the field.
Authorities have not yet issued further details about the circumstances of the crash, but the charges suggest that Joseph’s actions may have contributed to the tragic outcome. The case is under investigation, and additional information may be released as the legal proceedings unfold. Joseph’s arrest serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of driving under the influence and the importance of road safety.