Topline
National Football League star Henry Ruggs III, 22, was charged with DUI resulting in death following an accident early Tuesday morning that resulted in one fatality, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a fatal accident early Tuesday … [+]
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Key Facts
A preliminary investigation found that the front of Ruggs’ Chevrolet Corvette collided with the back of the other vehicle, a Toyota Rav4, and resulted in the death of a person in the Toyota, though the investigation is still active, according to the police.
The police said that Ruggs “remained on scene and showed signs of impairment” before going to a local hospital to treat non-life-threatening injuries.
Ruggs is a second-year player on the Las Vegas Raiders and was drafted 12th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft following a college football career at the University of Alabama.
If convicted of the DUI resulting in death felony charge, Ruggs would face a prison sentence between two and 20 years, per the Wall Street Journal.
Crucial Quote
Ruggs’ lawyers David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld released a statement to local CBS affiliate KLAS: “On behalf of our client Henry Ruggs III, we are conducting our own investigation as of this writing and ask everyone to reserve judgement until all the facts are gathered.”
What To Watch For
How Ruggs will be disciplined by the NFL or the Raiders. The Raiders, who told ESPN they are “aware” of the incident but are “in the process of gathering information,” will play the New York Giants Sunday.
Further Reading
Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III involved in fiery fatal crash, charged with DUI (KLAS)
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