A pedestrian whose leg was amputated after Haywood Highsmith crashed into him whereas he was aiding one other motorist stranded on the highway in West Kendall earlier this month is now suing the Miami Warmth ahead, courtroom information reveal.
Alekxei Pino, 21, sued Highsmith in Miami-Dade on Friday alleging that the NBA participant was rushing when he rammed into Pino throughout the late night time hours of Feb. 7. The crash, attorneys say within the submitting, has triggered Pino to undergo “vital bodily accidents, together with the lack of his leg.”
Pino is looking for greater than $100,000 in damages, information present.
“Attributable to [Highsmith’s] negligence, [Pino] suffered everlasting bodily damage and ensuing ache and struggling, incapacity, disfigurement, psychological anguish, lack of capability for the enjoyment of life…” lawyer Manuel Dobrinsky stated within the submitting.
Highsmith, 27, was driving residence from the Kaseya Middle after enjoying the Orlando Magic when he barreled into Pino close to the intersection of Southwest 138th Ave. in West Kendall, officers stated.
Was Highsmith rushing?
In response to the lawsuit, Highsmith was driving a 2021 Audi A5 in “extra of the authorized restrict” when he crushed Pino’s leg. A crash report lists Highsmith’s estimated velocity at 45 mph. The velocity restrict on the road is 40 mph.
Pino was serving to a person push a Toyota Forerunner that broke down on the time of the crash. Beneath Florida legislation, drivers should transfer over a lane for disabled automobiles. If a motorist can’t transfer over, they need to drive 20 mph beneath the posted restrict.
The NBA participant was given a site visitors ticket for careless driving. He wasn’t beneath the affect of medication and alcohol, nor did he maintain accidents, the report says.
Agent Jerry Dianis beforehand informed the Miami Herald that Highsmith wasn’t rushing and that the disabled automobile didn’t have its lights on on the time of the crash.
Dianis additionally stated Highsmith “instantly rushed to assist” Pino and stayed on the scene “providing phrases of consolation” till an ambulance arrived.
“This was an unlucky accident,” Dianis stated. “Haywood and his household are praying for him. Haywood is, after all, shaken by this and appreciates the help and prayers he has obtained from the Miami Warmth and followers.”
A consultant with the Miami Warmth hasn’t responded to the Miami Herald’s request for remark as of Tuesday afternoon.
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