Cowboys Wide Receiver Arrested For Drunk Driving: Police

FRISCO, TX — Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Tyrone Williams was arrested and booked into the Frisco Detention Center after a minor crash led police to believe he was driving drunk.

Authorities said in a statement that a blue 2017 Lamborghini was found crashed into a light pole near the intersection of Frisco Green Avenue and Lebanon Road. The driver had fled the scene.

The car was registered in the five-year Cowboys veteran's name, police said.

Police found Williams riding an electric bicycle near his home and arrested him for Public Intoxication.

He later posted $369 bail and was released from the detention center. Police said additional charges related to the damaged light pole could be filed.

Williams' attorney denied the crash in a statement, writing, in part, "contrary to media reports, Terrance did not hit a light pole and there was no light pole even near the vehicle. Secondly, his arrest was wholly unrelated to the traffic accident."

Williams' statement, issued through his attorney, told a different story.

"I am grateful that no one was injured in the accident. The driver in front of me slammed on his brakes and I turned to the left and hopped the curb to avoid hitting him. I got his insurance information and my neighbor picked me up when my car wouldn't drive. I live right near where the accident occurred, so my neighbor dropped me off and I called a tow truck and took the scooter from my house to go meet the tow truck driver. The police officer, who I have met in the past in the neighborhood, saw me on the scooter and arrested me without performing any sobriety tests. I have always been an upstanding citizen and handled the situation the best way I know how. I apologize if I should have handled it a little bit differently."

Williams could face disciplinary action, including a 1-12 game suspension, for the arrest. The NFL player code of conduct states players can be disciplined for "conduct by anyone in the league that is illegal, violent, dangerous, or irresponsible puts innocent victims at risk, damages the reputation of others in the game, and undercuts public respect and support for the NFL.

The league has not said if Williams' arrest will be investigated as a disciplinary matter, but the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Cowboys are aware of the incident.

Williams was already slated to miss the offseason workout and remain sidelined until training camp after incurring a foot injury.

Image via Frisco Police Department