Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith SAID by man who lost his leg after NBA star crashed his car…requiring an above-the-knee amputation

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith is being sued by the 21-year-old man who had his leg amputated as a result of a car accident with the NBA player.

Alekxei Pino filed the lawsuit Friday in Florida, claiming he was helping a stranded motorist on the evening of Feb. 6 when Highsmith collided with him in his 2021 Audi A5.

According to the suit, Highsmith was going over the speed limit before the crash — resulting in an above-the-knee amputation for Pino.

Pino says he suffered other injuries in the wreck and has undergone multiple procedures as a result.

His lawyer, Manuel Dobrinsky, described a ‘very long road of rehabilitation ahead’ for Pino – who is still in hospital recovering.

The suit says Highsmith was driving recklessly and as a result is liable for damages

The suit seeks unspecified damages estimated to exceed $50,000.

Pino’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help with his recovery process and hopes to raise $100,000.

According to a police report, Highsmith was driving 45 mph in a 40 mph zone before the crash after the Heat beat the Orlando Magic.

Police believe drugs and alcohol were not involved, but say Highsmith may have been distracted. He was charged with careless driving as a result.

The Miami Heat released a statement after the crash, saying their ‘hearts go out to those who were injured.’

Highsmith did not play in a game against the San Antonio Spurs the night after the wreck, but he returned against the Boston Celtics on February 11.

This season, Highsmith is averaging 21 minutes per game. night and 5.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He has played in 40 games and started 24 of them.