Apr 12, 2021

Former Chiefs linebackers coach Britt Reid charged with DWI in February crash

Posted Apr 12, 2021 6:28 PM
Britt Reid.
Britt Reid.

St. Joseph Post

Britt Reid, the former linebackers coach and son of Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid, has been charged in an accident that injured two young children.

The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office announced the DWI charges Monday.

The crash occurred on Feb. 4, when the white Dodge pickup Britt Reid was driving hit two cars on the side of an entrance ramp along Interstate 435 near the team's practice facility.

The collision injured two young children, including five-year-old Ariel Young, who had critical injuries. The child awoke from a coma on Feb. 15, according to a post on a GoFundMe page for the family.

The 35-year-old Reid admitted to investigators that he had "2-3 drinks" prior to the crash, according to court documents.

At the scene, the officer conducted a field sobriety test. Reid was taken to Research Medical Center after complaining of stomach pain. Once he arrived at the hospital, investigators collected four vials of blood to be tested for blood alcohol content and the presence of controlled substances.

A computer check showed Reid has a valid Kansas operator's license and multiple prior DUI contacts, according to the warrant application.

The last update on the Family's GoFundMe page was posted March 27 and it read, "Ariel remains in the hospital, she is getting a little better each day but she still has a long road to recovery. Britt Reid is out everyday living his normal life while she cannot, please don't let her story be forgotten."

The fund has raised over $500,000 for the child's medical and living expenses.

Reid left the team's coaching staff after eight seasons. The team placed Reid on administrative leave following the crash and allowed his contract to expire without being renewed.