A member of the Miami Hurricanes football team was reportedly in a vehicle last week that was involved in a fatal car crash. Freshman linebacker Wesley Bissainthe was among four passengers in a car that collided with another vehicle.
According to Miami-Dade Police, a Lexus driven by 52-year-old Saul Dauphin turned left in front of a Mercedes Benz driven by 18-year-old Zaylan Reese.
Dauphin was pronounced dead at the scene while Reese was transported to Jackson North Hospital. Two sources confirmed to the Miami Herald that they all had “non-life-threatening injuries.”
Bissainthe required stitches to treat cuts on his ankle, but sources described his injuries as minor. He reportedly should be able to practice this summer ahead of his freshman season.
Bissainthe enrolled with Miami as a four-star prospect. He came from Miami Central High School, who won three straight state championships.
Miami-Dade Police did not release information on injuries or any possible charges.
