Las Vegas Raiders 2d-yr huge receiver Henry Ruggs III became as soon as charged with a DUI ensuing in demise after being interested by a severe car crash in Las Vegas early Tuesday, in response to law enforcement.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department launched a press free up confirming that Ruggs, 22, became as soon as driving the Chevrolet Corvette that became as soon as interested by a crash intention the intersection of South Rainbow Boulevard and South Spring Valley Parkway factual sooner than 3: 40 a.m.
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In step with police, as soon as on the scene, they stumbled on a Toyota Rav4 engulfed in flames. After fireplace response, a deceased sufferer became as soon as stumbled on within the auto. An initial investigation revealed that the entrance of Ruggs’ car collided with the rear quit of the sufferer’s automobile.
Police famed that Ruggs remained on the scene where he “showed indicators of impairment.”
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He became as soon as transported to a native sanatorium where he became as soon as handled for “non-existence-threatening” accidents and in a roundabout device charged with a DUI ensuing in demise.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 24: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Las Vegas Raiders catches the ball as Darius Ruin #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles defends throughout a game at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Photos)
(Sam Morris/Getty Photos)
TMZ Sports actions first reported the crash fascinating Ruggs. An attorney representing the usual Alabama standout told the outlet: “On behalf of our client Henry Ruggs III we are conducting our accept as true with investigation as of this writing and search details from everybody to command judgment till the total facts are gathered.”
The Raiders launched a press free up right now after confirming that the crew became as soon as “conscious ” of Ruggs’ price.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 24: Large receiver Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Las Vegas Raiders spins the ball on the bottom and gestures as he celebrates a acquire for a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles throughout their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
(Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
“We’re devasted by the inability of existence and our thoughts and prayers plug out to the sufferer’s family,” the crew acknowledged, via ESPN and the NFL Community. “We’re in the intention of gathering recordsdata and can assemble no longer fill any further jabber at present.”
Later Tuesday, the Raiders announced they launched Ruggs.
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Native media protection showed scenes of the crash. One automobile severely charred whereas a 2d car became as soon as entirely wrecked.
