A South Carolina postal worker who was seriously injured in a collision involving Clemson defensive back Fred Davis II, has filed a lawsuit against Davis and his teammate cornerback Malcolm Green, accusing the pair of racing at the time of the incident.
The complaint, filed by Karen Lorraine Alvarez in Pickens County, South Carolina, alleges that on July 21 of last year, Davis, behind the wheel of a 2021 Dodge Charger, and Green, driving a Ford, were seen driving “at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of lanes, and the defendants appeared to be racing their vehicles.”
Davis was arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless driving after the crash, with subsequent tests revealing he was driving 115 mph leading up to the accident. That charge is a misdemeanor in South Carolina, punishable by a maximum of 30 days in jail, a fine of $200 and six points against your driver’s license. The collision, which took place on US Highway 129, outside Clemson, overturned Alverez’s mail truck and pushed it into oncoming traffic.
Greene’s automobile was not a part of the collision, and he was not charged with a crime at the time of the accident.
According to the lawsuit, Alvarez said she suffered “serious, severe, and permanent injuries, including fractures of her skull, spine, pelvis, rib, and clavicle” in the accident.
At the time of the incident, a Clemson spokesman said Davis “would be subject to internal discipline” according to the school’s student-athletes handbook, which gave head coach Dabo Swinney latitude to determine punishment.
The university did not immediately issue a statement on the matter, but Clemson team spokesman Ross Taylor said he was aware of the lawsuit and that Swinney would be available to answer questions after Wednesday’s practice.
Davis appeared I nine games last year, while also going through injuries. He ended the campaign with six tackles, mostly making his presence know on special teams. Davis has played in all five games for Clemson in 2022.
Greene played in 10 games last season and has been a mainstay in three games so far in 2022, including hauling in a pick against Louisiana Tech.
The suit asks for an unspecified amount for damages. Davis and
Greene have 30 days to respond to the complaint.
