Cowboys, Elliott sued for $20 million, accused of conspiring with police after wreck
A man who was involved in a car accident with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in January 2017 is suing the team and Elliott for $20 million.
The suit alleges that the Cowboys conspired with Frisco police “to cover up the details of the wreck at the time.”
Ronnie Hill, who was driving a BMW 750 when it was side-swiped by Elliott’s GMC Yukon SUV, alleges Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown rushed to the scene of the accident and told him that the team “would take care of everything.”
The city of Frisco released a statement denying the allegations of a cover-up and saying Frisco police responded and investigated the accident according to department policies and procedures.
“This allegation is false,” the release said. “Both parties to the crash were offered medical attention and both refused. Emergency medical services were not requested by either party. Neither party was treated or transported.”
The accident occurred four days before the Cowboys’ playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. According to the suit, Elliott was headed to Cowboys’ practice and was running late. Hill alleges Elliott ran a red light.
“If anyone had actually reported the impact of the accident and had Elliott been examined he would have most likely been placed in concussion protocol and out for the Dallas Cowboys upcoming playoff game,” Hill alleges in the suit.
Elliott “barreled through a red light,” causing more than $33,000 in damage to Hill’s vehicle. Hill claims he suffered “serious and permanent” injuries in the wreck.
The collision was so intense, Hill alleges, that the two vehicles were “wedged together” and a tow truck was needed to pull them apart.
Attorney Levi McCathern, who represents the Cowboys, has not yet commented on the suit.
This story was originally published July 30, 2019 at 3:43 PM.
