Thomas turns himself in for SUV crash allegations

DENVER — Former Georgia Tech, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans receiver Demaryius Thomas was arrested on allegations including felony vehicular assault stemming from a crash earlier this month.

Thomas was taken into custody Wednesday after turning himself in and was also being held on allegations of reckless driving and not having proof of insurance, both misdemeanors, police said Thursday.

Thomas was involved in a crash Feb. 16, a few days after he was released by the Texans. In a statement laying out the reasons for his arrest, police said Thomas was driving over 70 mph, more than twice the 30 mph speed limit, at around 12:20 a.m. near downtown Denver when his SUV went off the road and went airborne, flipping end-over-end, after hitting a median. The SUV landed on its wheels and one of his two passengers suffered serious injuries, the document said.

Thomas and the other passenger also were taken to the hospital after the crash.

Thomas’ agent, Todd France, did not immediately respond to a request from The Associated Press seeking comment.

Thomas played seven games for Houston last year, making 23 receptions for 275 yards and two touchdowns, before his season ended prematurely when he tore his left Achilles tendon.

For his nine pro seasons, Thomas has 688 catches for 9,330 yards with 62 touchdowns. He has made four Pro Bowls and won the Super Bowl following the 2015 season with the Broncos. The 31-year-old was a first-round pick by the Broncos out of Georgia Tech in 2010 and spent his entire career there before last year’s trade.

Former Tech receiver Demaryius Thomas faces felony vehicular assault.