Raiders' Henry Ruggs Involved in Serious Car Accident

Ruggs will be charged with a DUI resulting in death

Henderson, Nev.--Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a severe car accident Tuesday at 3:36 a.m. 

Ruggs struck a Toyota Rav 4 from behind while driving his Corvette on Rainbow Boulevard, near Spring Valley Parkway South. According to police, there was one casualty involved in the accident.

Ruggs will be charged with a DUI resulting in death.  

#BREAKING:
On Nov. 2, at approximately 3:39 a.m., the LVMPD responded to a traffic collision near the intersection of South Rainbow Boulevard and South Spring Valley Parkway, involving a Chevrolet Corvette and a Toyota Rav4. Responding officers located the Toyota on fire. (1/3)

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) November 2, 2021

Ruggs, the Raiders' first round (12th overall) pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is expected to make a full recovery, according to sources.

The Las Vegas Raiders said that they are aware of the accident involving Ruggs. 

“We are devastated by the loss of life and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family," the Raiders said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering information and will have no further comment at this time.”

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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 2, 2021

Ruggs' attorneys David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld released the following statement:

"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,”

This is an ongoing investigation; please stay tuned for updates.

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