Former LSU running back RICHARD MURPHY
A former LSU running back is arrested for allegedly causing a crash that killed two people. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Sondra Watts says 39-year-old Richard Murphy was driving recklessly back on June 14th when he ran a red light and killed 94-year-old Robert Tarver and his daughter-in-law, 69-year-old Carla Tarver.
“It appears that he was traveling at 58 mph on Main Street; and in that particular area where the accident was caused, the speed limit was 30 mph,” Watts noted.
Corporal Watts says while it’s unknown exactly why Murphy was driving so fast on that downtown street, evidence shows that he was not sober at the time.
“Detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw on Mr. Murphy; and as a result, he is facing charges for driving while intoxicated,” Watts explained.
Watts says Murphy, who played in five games at running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012 following his career at LSU, is facing several charges.
“Driving While Intoxicated, two counts of vehicular homicide, reckless operation of a vehicle, first-degree vehicular injury,” Watts said.
The Rayville native played at LSU from 2007 until 2010. His best season with LSU was his first season, during which he gained 304 all-purpose yards — 230 rushing and 74 receiving — and scored two rushing touchdowns in helping the Tigers win the national championship.
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