Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in California late Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, only days after a teammate’s death in a crash that might have involved alcohol and nearly a year after Addison was arrested for driving 140 miles per hour in St. Paul.
Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested in California on possible DUI
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison was found asleep at the wheel, only days after a teammate’s death in a car crash and nearly a year after Addison was arrested for driving 140 miles per hour in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 15, 2024 at 3:22AM
According to a report from the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to reports of a car blocking lanes of a highway near Los Angeles International Airport. Officers say they arrived to find a white Rolls-Royce blocking the lane, with a driver apparently asleep behind the wheel.
The driver, identified as the 22-year-old Addison, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a short investigation, according to the CHP.
In a statement, the Vikings said only that the team knew of the arrest.
“We are aware of Jordan Addison’s arrest this past Friday and are currently gathering more information regarding the incident,” read a statement.
The arrest was first reported by the Los Angeles Daily News.
Addison was arrested at 3:15 a.m. last July 20 for speeding eastbound on Interstate 94 in St. Paul; he was cited for driving 140 mph — 85 mph over the 55 mph speed limit — in his luxury SUV, a Lamborghini Urus. Addison’s explanation to the state trooper, according to a citation filed the following week, was that he was having an emergency with his dog at his residence. In August, Addison agreed to plead guilty to a petty misdemeanor. He paid a $686 fine and had his driver’s license revoked for six months.
“Yesterday morning I made a mistake and used poor judgment, I recognize and own that. I am going to learn from this and not repeat the behavior,” Addison said in a statement following last year’s arrest. “I am truly sorry.”
As the No. 23 overall pick in last year’s NFL draft out of Southern California, Addison is on a four-year contract worth $13.7 million, all guaranteed. He had a successful rookie season on the field, starting in 14 games, appearing in all 17 and catching 70 passes for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns, landing him on the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-Rookie team.
The news of Addison’s latest arrest comes a week after the death of Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson in Maryland. A fourth-round draft pick out of Oregon in April, Jackson and two high school teammates were killed the morning of July 6 when their Dodge Charger was struck by an Infiniti Q50 trying to pass their Charger at a high speed. The Q50 struck the Charger, which slid off the road and hit tree stumps before stopping.
Investigators said at the time that alcohol might have contributed to the crash. Charges have yet to be filed.
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On Dec. 8, Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after getting pulled over for speeding on I-394 in Minneapolis. He eventually agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge of careless driving, an agreement that included one year of probation, eight hours of community service and $378 in fines. The Vikings suspended him for three weeks without pay in April.
Staff writers Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer contributed to this report.
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