The former San Francisco 49ers star, three-time Super Bowl champion and 12-year NFL veteran was then threatened with a serious prison sentence and nearly had his life ruined. TMZ reports that Tim McKyer has been charged with five counts of causing property damage in a parking lot in Riviera Beach, Florida, on February 19th, and then fleeing in his vehicle.
According to court records, the former San Francisco 49ers defenseman agreed to participate in a pretrial diversion program…and in return, authorities said they would drop the charges if he successfully completed it. To accomplish this, McKyer must perform 16 hours of community service, complete a four-hour defensive driving course, pay $100 and keep his nose clean, according to court documents. A hearing is scheduled for the end of May to determine whether Mr. McKyer complied with all requirements. The former San Francisco 49ers running back is said to have crashed his Tesla into five vehicles during the February incident. All five vehicles parked at the time had visible damage, with some completely “unusable,” police said in documents.
Police said an investigation revealed that after the car accident, Tim McKyer backed his Tesla onto another floor of the garage and then left without informing anyone of the accident. According to documents, officers with the Riviera Beach Police Department made contact with McKyer shortly afterward… and they allege he showed signs of intoxication – meaning police said he smelled of alcohol and was unable to maintain balance. He said he had a problem. McKyer was taken into custody for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and transported to a nearby hospital. During his stay, police confirmed that he was the only person driving the Tesla that night. McKyer was eventually arrested and charged with five counts of hit and run.
Tim McKyer Shined For The San Francisco 49ers During 12-Year NFL Career
After playing in college with the Texas Longhorns, McKayre made a name for himself in the NFL. McKayre has won three Super Bowls, two with the 49ers in 1988 and 1989 and one with the Denver Broncos in 1997. During his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers, he had six pass interceptions for 33 yards and one touchdown. He was a second-team all-conference cornerback in his two seasons in the NFL and was named to the All-Madden team. Tim McKyer was a journeyman in his 1990s, bouncing from team to team. This earned him the nickname “Frequent Flyer Mackie.”
He ended his NFL career after his 1997 season, but was playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers when he scored the winning touchdown to Tony Martin in his 1994 AFC Championship Game. I threw it. This touchdown allowed the underdog San Diego Chargers to advance to Super Bowl XXIX, one of the biggest upsets in AFC Championship history.
During his first season with the Carolina Panthers, he intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown on a 96-yard interception return, leading to the Super Bowl champions (and NFC West), the team the NFL gave him his first chance at. defeated the rival San Francisco 49ers. . While playing for the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXXII, he recovered a fumble on a kickoff return in the third quarter. The former NFL cornerback finished his career playing for seven different teams, including two separate stints with the Atlanta Falcons. He finished his career with 33 interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
