In Pittsburgh, former Steelers cornerback Tim McKyer was apprehended on multiple hit-and-run allegations in Florida, as reported by Fox News.
McKyer, aged 60, was taken into custody on Monday in Palm Beach County and faces five charges of fleeing the scene of an accident. The incident involved him allegedly colliding with five parked vehicles within a parking garage at a housing complex in Riviera Beach, Florida.
According to the police report, there is surveillance footage showing McKyer striking the vehicles and then leaving the scene on foot.According to the police report, there is surveillance footage showing McKyer striking the vehicles and then leaving the scene on foot. The arresting officer stated that during the interview with McKyer, he detected the smell of alcohol on his breath, and McKyer claimed to be “unaware of any accident.” Despite this, no DUI charges were filed. McKyer is scheduled to appear in court on March 4.
Drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, McKyer had a career marked by moves across various NFL teams. He spent one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, during which he played in all 16 games and started twice as the team advanced to the AFC Championship game.
The three-time Super Bowl champion, having won twice with the 49ers and once with the Denver Broncos, also had stints with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins during his NFL career.
