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The accident, which happened four days before
the Cowboys faced the Green Bay Packers in a divisional playoff
game, occurred when Elliott's Yukon SUV ran a red light,
according to 911 calls from witnesses.
The lawsuit is being brought by Ronnie Hill, whose BMW sedan was
hit in the accident.
According to TMZ, the suit states that the team "conspired with
the Frisco Police Dept. to cover up the severity of the accident
to assure that Elliott's health would not be placed in question
before their playoff game." It adds that Elliott's car "barreled
through a red light" and caused "serious and permanent" injuries
to Hill, along with $33,000 in damage to Hill's car.
Per the report, the suit says that Cowboys running backs coach
Gary Brown arrived at the scene of the accident and told Hill,
"We will take care of everything."
According to USA Today, the Frisco (Texas) Police Department
issued a statement denying the allegations of conspiring with
the Cowboys. The Frisco PD said both parties refused medical
attention at the scene, and neither requested emergency medical
services or was treated for injuries.
The suit also suggests the accident would have put Elliott's
playoff availability in jeopardy, saying, "If anyone had
actually reported the impact of the accident and had Elliott
been examined, he would have most likely been placed in
concussion protocol and out for the Dallas Cowboys upcoming
playoff game."
The Packers won the game that weekend 34-31 as Elliott rushed
for 125 yards on 22 carries.
--Field Level Media
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