Article 65CEP Former Chiefs coach Britt Reid jailed over crash that left girl seriously injured

Former Chiefs coach Britt Reid jailed over crash that left girl seriously injured

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  • Reid was speeding and over alcohol limit at time of crash
  • Victim was left with serious brain injuries after collision

Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was sentenced on Tuesday to three years in prison for driving drunk and speeding last year. His actions led to a crash that left a five-year-old girl with a serious brain injury.

Reid pleaded guilty in September to driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. The charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, but prosecutors had agreed to ask for a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Reid sought probation. The injured girl's family had opposed the plea deal.

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