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UPDATED at 1:33 p.m.
Ruggs has posted bond.
Henry Ruggs posts bond in fatal DUI case https://t.co/ehVUjcALVf #vegas #raiders #RaiderNation via @k_newberg
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) November 3, 2021
UPDATED at 9:06 a.m. PT, Nov. 3:
Ruggs has made his first court appearance.
Former @Raiders WR Henry Ruggs has arrived for his first court appearance #Raiders pic.twitter.com/VFSoHOTcRE
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) November 3, 2021
Here are some details and they disturbing. Ruggs was reportedly driving at 156 m.p.h. before the crash, with a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit and a loaded gun in the car. According to Fox 5 KVVU-TV in Las Vegas, the judge set bail at $150,000, with electronic monitoring. As part of the stipulations, Ruggs must also wear a device to monitor drinking and other controlled substances. He cannot drive and must surrender his passport.
Former #Raiders WR Henry Ruggs is accused of driving 156 mph seconds before the crash. He was at 127mph when airbags deployed. His blood alcohol level was .161, which is more than twice the legal limit. A loaded gun was also found in the car.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2021
This is his mug shot, via @8NewsNow: pic.twitter.com/oNDFBiQWfA
The victim has been identified as Tina O. Tintor, 23, of Las Vegas. Our condolences go out to her family and friends.
UPDATED at 3.42 p.m. PT, Nov. 2:
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Ruggs has been released from hospital and booked on charges of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm.
#Raiders WR Henry Ruggs was released from the hospital and has been booked on a DUI chargehttps://t.co/yXXzqngaNA
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) November 2, 2021
Per documents obtained by NFL Network, #Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III was booked into Clark County Detention Center on charges of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm and reckless driving resulting in death or substanial bodily harm at 2:11 p.m. PT today.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 2, 2021
PREVIOUSLY:
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has confirmed that Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III will be charged with DUI resulting in a death stemming from a fatal crash in a residential area a few miles west of the Las Vegas Strip early Tuesday morning.
Metro police confirms Henry Ruggs was involved in crash. Says he stayed on the scene and had non-life threatening injuries. Will be charged with DUI resulting in death. #vegas #raiders pic.twitter.com/zmbkYi5SoL
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) November 2, 2021
Ruggs, 22, was the No. 12 overall draft pick out of Alabama in the 2020 draft.
According to local news reports and ESPN, Ruggs’ Corvette ran into a Toyota RAV4 near the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Spring Valley Parkway at 3:39 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The Toyota burst into flames and a deceased body was found inside. Ruggs remained on the scene of the accident when law enforcement arrived. He showed signs of impairment.
Per the police, Ruggs was driving at a "high rate of the speed" in the center lane of a 3-lane road before merging into the right-most lane and striking the back of the other car. That car caught on fire, the driver was trapped in their seat and firefighters couldn't save her.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 2, 2021
The Associated Press reported the deceased victim was a female and a female passenger in Ruggs’ car was hurt as well. Ruggs’ passenger was his girlfriend.
BREAKING: Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a driving under the influence charge after a fiery crash in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. https://t.co/cqDNGLaXDb
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) November 2, 2021
UPDATE: The deceased victim was 23 years old.
The victim in the Henry Ruggs crash listed as a 23 year-old female, per Metro Police. #vegas #raiders pic.twitter.com/Vcw572jQY3
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) November 2, 2021
The police have identified the victim as a 23-year-old woman who will remain unidentified until her family is notified. Ruggs' girlfriend Kiara Washington was a passenger in his car and was listed as suffering significant injuries.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 2, 2021
Ruggs was then taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
According to Nevada state law, conviction of drunk driving results in death carries a minimum of two years in state prison with a maximum of 20 years. Ruggs’ attorney has released a statement, saying he will investigate the crash.
Statement from David Chesnoff lawyer for @Raiders WR Henry Ruggs: "On behalf of our client Henry Ruggs III we are conducting our own investigation as of this writing and ask everyone to reserve judgment until all the facts are gathered" https://t.co/mqowIvNqOj
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) November 2, 2021
The Raiders released this statement on the situation:
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 2, 2021
The NFL released this statement Tuesday afternoon:
NFL spokesman on Henry Ruggs:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2021
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim of this horrific tragedy. We will continue to gather facts and monitor the matter under our policies, but our thoughts at this time are with those impacted by this devastating incident.”
The Raiders return to practice on Wednesday in preparation to play at the New York Giants on Sunday. It is not yet known what Ruggs’ immediate status with the team or the NFL as a whole.
#Raiders WR Henry Ruggs was released from the hospital and has been booked on a DUI chargehttps://t.co/yXXzqngaNA
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) November 2, 2021
Per documents obtained by NFL Network, #Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III was booked into Clark County Detention Center on charges of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm and reckless driving resulting in death or substanial bodily harm at 2:11 p.m. PT today.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 2, 2021
.@DanWetzel spoke to lawyers who reviewed initial details in Henry Ruggs III’s case
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) November 3, 2021
Bottom line: Ruggs is clearly facing time if guilty. https://t.co/7fi5LGQKox
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