In 2019, the football player’s ex-partner was killed in a car accident, know more about the girlfriend of Chris Smith, Petara Cordero
Chris Smith, a former defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, was dating Petara Cordero.
Who was Petara Cordero girlfriend of Chris Smith who died in car accident: bio, age, obituary and cause of death
On April 17, 2023, Chris Smith passed away, and the cause of his death is not known yet. The 31-year-old football player was dating Petara Coredero, and she was also the mother of her children.
Haven Harris Smith, the youngest daughter of Cordero and Smith, was born to them just a few weeks after her death.
The gorgeous couple had been together for a very long time and had three children together. Chris and Petara were preparing to get married soon.
Petara Cordero’s Car Accident
Chris Smith’s partner, Petara Cordero, was 26 years old when she tragically passed away. On September 11, 2019, she met with a car accident in Ohio at 2:00 p.m. Cordero was a Topgolf event ambassador.
According to the Cleveland Police Department, the accident happened when Smith’s Lamborghini blew a tyre and collided with a median wall.
The collision happened near the West 140th Street exit. Cordero was hit by a Mazda being driven by a woman as the ex-couple got out of the car. She was taken by ambulance to Fairview Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. According to reports, the Mazda’s driver was intoxicated, and her blood alcohol content was 0.08%.
The Cleveland Browns website posted a statement: “Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for Chris following the passing of his girlfriend, Petara. Chris, his family, and the Cordero family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
The owners of the Browns, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, said in a statement that they will do everything in their power to give the family support, solace, and assistance at this terrible time.
“Petara Cordero Is In A Better Place”
Chris Smith wrote a moving tribute to Petara Cordero after losing his partner in an accident. Along with pictures of their treasured time spent together, Smith stated that although he didn’t understand why her girlfriend was taken from him, he knew she was in a better place.
He described Cordero as “my wifey, best friend, and the mother of my beautiful daughter.” He further added, “God has a plan for every single one of us that we can’t understand,” but that she is now in a better place and can relax.”
“I love you, baby,” he said, adding the hashtag “stay strong,” which referred to Cordero’s chest tattoo.
Petara Cordero’s Killer Was Charged
Authorities didn’t charge the woman who struck Petara Cordero. When she hit Smith’s car, she was neither legally intoxicated nor speeding.
An open passenger-side door of Smith’s Lamborghini was hit by a passing Mazda 3 as he stood outside with his girlfriend.
Former Bengals defensive NFL Player #ChrisSmith has passed away aged 31. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Smith's girlfriend, Petara Cordero was killed just one month after having his baby by a drunk driver in September 2019. 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/lcus12W770
— Blac Goss (@Blacgoss) April 18, 2023