Miami Warmth ahead Haywood Highsmith is being sued by a 21-year-old man he crashed into earlier this month, who claims the NBA participant’s poor driving led to his leg being amputated on account of the accident.
Alekxei Pino alleges that he was serving to a stranded motorist in Miami on Feb. 6 when Highsmith, driving a 2021 Audi A5, struck him. The lawsuit states that Highsmith was rushing, main Pino to have his leg amputated above the knee consequently.
TMZ obtained the accident report, the place police stated Highsmith was touring 45 mph in a 40 mph zone. Pino suffered a fractured left leg and a potential damaged arm, in line with the report, whereas Highsmith was unhurt within the crash that occurred after the Warmth defeated the Orlando Magic on the Kesaya Heart.
Pino and his lawyer are asking for unspecified damages, and estimate it to be over $50,000.
Medicine and alcohol weren’t concerned, in line with police. Highsmith was cited for careless driving, and police consider he was distracted by “unknown circumstances,” in line with the report.
Based on a statement made by his agent, Highsmith sprung into motion after the crash, making use of a tourniquet to the accidents and staying till first responders arrived.
Highsmith is in his third season with the Warmth, after beforehand enjoying for the 76ers, abroad in Germany and stateside within the G-League. He has began 24 of 40 video games for Miami this season, averaging 5.9 factors, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
