The girlfriend of Browns defensive end Chris Smith was killed in a roadside accident that happened after his car spun out on the highway. It happened just four weeks after she gave birth to their daughter.
The team said Petara Cordero, died when she was struck by an oncoming car on I-90 West at around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Cordero was a passenger in Smith’s Lamborghini, which had a tire malfunction and he struck the median wall.
Cordero exited the vehicle and was standing on the road’s shoulder when a car driven by a 47-year-old woman smashed into the passenger side of Smith’s car.
According to a Cleveland police report provided by the Browns, Cordero was transported to Fairview Hospital and pronounced dead.
Because the players were free on Wednesday Petara had come over with Haven from Charlotte, North Carolina to spend some time together, according to the outlet.
The 47-year-old woman later admitted to police that she had been drinking. She was treated at the Fairview Hospital and later released. The matter is still under investigation, and as yet no charges have been filed but a toxicology report is pending.
Smith was unharmed. It is not clear whether his daughter Haven was in the car at the time of the accident.
“Our entire organization mourns with Chris, his family, and the Cordero family. We will do everything possible to offer them our support, comfort, and any resources in this most difficult time.”
NFL Tells Odell Beckham Jr. Not to Wear Expensive Watch During Games: Report
There’s much ado lately with the Cleveland Browns team.Beckham was spotted wearing the expensive Richard Mille-designed timepiece during the Browns game against the Indianapolis Colts. Some reports said it was worth $250,000 and others said it was worth $350,000.
Browns coach Freddie Kitchens stated that he didn’t know Beckham was wearing it.
On Monday, Sept. 9, the NFL reached out to Beckham and asked him not to wear it again, the publication also reported.
NFL spokesman Michael Signora said there are no rules prohibiting jewelry, but he said there is a rule “prohibiting hard objects.”
The Browns devastatingly lost to the Colts, 43-13. Beckham caught seven passes for 71 yards in his Cleveland debut.
Sports Illustrated noted that he also drove his orange Rolls Royce to FirstEnergy Stadium.
“If ain’t one thing…. it’s another,” he tweeted.