former NFL player Robert Quinn was arrested in South Carolina early Friday morning for his alleged involvement in a multi-vehicle crash, according to reports.
The former Rams defensive end was taken into custody by law enforcement in North Charleston at around 2 a.m. after police said he attempted to leave the scene of an accident he is accused of causing. Fox 4 reported.
FILE – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Robert Quinn (94) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017. (Mark J. Rebelas – USA TODAY Sports)
Quinn, 34, was booked into the Charleston County Jail on one count of leaving the scene of an accident and one count of reckless driving, online jail records show.
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According to reports, the accident occurred at a car dealership. The North Charleston Fire Department arrived at the scene first and told police that the suspect, later identified as Quinn, appeared to be trying to leave the scene in a different vehicle.
FOX 4 reported that a pickup truck registered to Quinn collided with a car, causing that vehicle to collide with two other vehicles. Police said video evidence showed Quinn's truck swerve down the road before eventually heading onto the agency's property.
Robert Quinn, 34, was arrested early Friday morning after attempting to flee the scene of the crime. (Charleston County Jail)
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According to the report, Quinn had visible injuries to his face, and his speech was slurred. He was also allegedly uncooperative with law enforcement and was eventually removed from the vehicle he was in before his arrest.
Friday's arrest comes just 18 months after the former NFL player was arrested for a similar situation in August 2023 when he was accused of ramming four cars before fleeing the scene. WMBF reported.
FILE – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Robert Quinn (94) in the second half of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Stadium on December 10, 2017. (Jane Kamen Onsia – USA Today Sports)
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Quinn last played in the NFL during the 2022 season.
He was selected in the first round in the 2011 NFL Draft, and played most of his career with him Rams. In 2018, he was traded to Miami, where he led the team with 6.5 sacks. He was traded to the Cowboys the following season where he again led the team in sacks with (11.5).
Quinn also played for the Bears and Eagles, reaching the Super Bowl in 2023.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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