Tim McKyer, a well-known name in the world of American football and a three-time Super Bowl champion, has recently made headlines for reaching a resolution in his hit-and-run legal case.
It started on February 19, when McKyer, the former San Francisco 49ers defensive back, was accused of crashing his Tesla into five parked vehicles in a parking garage in Riviera Beach, Florida. He was then alleged to have left the scene without notifying anyone.
McKyer was subsequently charged with five counts of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. This posed a serious threat to the ex-NFL player, who faced the prospect of significant time behind bars.
In a turn of events last Friday, McKyer reached an agreement with the prosecutors. He consented to enter into a pretrial diversion program, and in return, the officials pledged to drop all charges against him if he successfully completed it.
To satisfy the terms of the agreement, McKyer is required to complete 16 hours of community service, take four hours of defensive driving courses, and pay a $100 fine. Moreover, he must steer clear of any legal trouble. A hearing has been set for late May to ascertain whether McKyer has met all these conditions.
The deal appears to be in McKyer’s favor, given the serious charges he was up against. However, his attorney has yet to comment on the agreement or its terms.
Tim McKyer during his time with the San Francisco 49ers. Image courtesy of Museum of the Gulf Coast.
McKyer, who concluded his NFL career in 1997, played for seven different teams during his 12-year tenure. He recorded 470 combined tackles and 33 interceptions, underlining his defensive prowess.