Chiefs, family of girl injured in Britt Reid crash reach agreement

The Kansas City Chiefs and the family of a 5-year-old girl injured in a vehicular crash involving former assistant coach Britt Reid have reached a financial agreement to cover the girl’s ongoing medical treatment and other expenses.

Over the past several months, representatives from the football team, Ariel Young’s family and medical experts have worked together to come up with a care plan.

Attorney Tom Porto said Friday that“the parties have finalized a comprehensive care plan that provides Ariel with world-class medical care and long-term financial stability.”

Other details of the plan remain confidential.

The crash happened Feb. 4, three days before the Super Bowl. It involved Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, who struck two cars on the side of an entrance ramp along Interstate 435, near the team’s practice facility.

A police officer said in the search warrant application that he could smell “a moderate odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from his person.” Reid, the team’s former linebackers assistant coach, allegedly admitted to the officer he had “2 to 3 drinks.”

The girl, Ariel Young, sustained a traumatic brain injury that consisted of swelling and bleeding. The crash left her hospitalized in critical condition for an extended period.

“Ariel’s recovery is a long road, but she has made great strides and continues to improve every day,” Porto said.

Earlier this fall, she was able to attend her first day of school.

Prosecutors charged Reid with driving while intoxicated. A criminal trial has been scheduled for April 18.