📡 Per TMZ, former Alabama and current Las Vegas Raider Henry Ruggs was involved in a serious car accident this morning.

 

[Davestwin]

Apparently Ruggs wasn’t seriously hurt but that’s as good as it gets for him. Police say he was intoxicated and behind the wheel of his sports car which caused the fatal crash. I seriously doubt even a star NFL player can avoid jail time in this situation. Of course, an ex-NFL player committed a double murder and walked so never mind.

 

[94 Grad]

I would agree and it seems senseless. With Uber/Lift and all the other options out there I just don't see why anyone, especially someone with his kind of money, is driving drunk.

 

[Bama Guy]

If the reporting is accurate, he has made a major mistake with his life and the life he took. I don't see how he will avoid jail time.

 

[#80]

He is in some serious trouble.

WR Ruggs faces 2 felony charges in fatal crash

Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III faces felony charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident that left a woman dead early Tuesday morning.

www.espn.com

 

[BamaFan334]

Oh boy, I hate this for everyone involved. Man oh man. Didn't his best friend get killed in a wreck? You would think that would be a soft spot for him considering he still signals to him after each score.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

In the blink of an eye, his career is done. It's sad because it was stupid and so easily avoidable, especially with his resources. Now, he's going to lose out on millions and he's going to lose his freedom for a bit (barring some major miracle working by his attorney). The worst part of all is, an innocent person died. Really hard to feel too sorry for Ruggs though... but my hope is lessons are learned by others from it.

 

[JoshB]

He'll get off but I have no sympathy for drunk drivers. You took someone's life for your dumbass decision.

 

[XXL TideFan]

Mamaw said, “Anything going on after bed time other than coon hunting was probably a bad idea.”

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

The NFLPA has partnerships with companies for exactly this situation. Not sure which one they are using this year but Uber and Lyft both have provided black car service for them in the past. I find it doubtful he will get off without punishment (probably no jail though) and the lawsuit from the families of those killed may bankrupt him. Just sad to see one quick decision destroy multiple lives.

 

[UAgrad93]

When will people learn that all decisions have consequences? The decision doesn’t affect you alone!! Awful decision that led to a tragic consequence for multiple people. Prayers for the family that lost a loved one and prayers for Henry. He will have to live with this consequence for the remainder of his days. Being locked in a cell will provide him plenty of time to rehash these events over and over and over again.

 

[ElephantStomp]

If after all the facts are out he was intoxicated then he should be given the maximum sentence. I have zero sympathy for drunk drivers and have zero tolerance for it.

Feel terrible for the person that was killed and their family. Stupid decision on Ruggs’ part

 

[Rolltide24]

He also has to worry about the female passenger in his car who was also transported to a hospital. You know what I’m talking about. Could have been a cleat chaser with minor injuring that now become major when she sees his career earnings are about to take a huge hit. “My back, my back! I mean my neck, my neck!”

 

[ElephantStomp]

He also has to worry about the female passenger in his car who was also transported to a hospital. You know what I’m talking about. Could have been a clear chaser with minor injuring that now become major when she sees his career earnings are about to take a huge hit. “My back, my back! I mean my neck, my neck!”

He better hope she isn’t seriously hurt or dies

 

[Tidestalker]

The Raiders may not be drafting another Bammer for a while....

Jacobs had the DUI crash this off season, Leatherwood was leading the league in penalties, this situation looks horrific.

 

[bamaledge]

In the blink of an eye, his career is done. It's sad because it was stupid and so easily avoidable, especially with his resources. Now, he's going to lose out on millions and he's going to lose his freedom for a bit (barring some major miracle working by his attorney). The worst part of all is, an innocent person died. Really hard to feel too sorry for Ruggs though... but my hope is lessons are learned by others from it.

He took a life with stupidity, he has to pay for that just like anybody else!

 

[bamatommy]

Ruggs Fatal DUI

 

[Rolltide24]

Wonder if it was this custom Vette we saw last year. In Vegas, no doubt it was.

 

[ElephantStomp]

The Raiders may not be drafting another Bammer for a while....

Jacobs had the DUI crash this off season, Leatherwood was leading the league in penalties, this situation looks horrific.

Jacobs’ crash wasn’t DUI. He was arrested for DUI, but his BLC was below the legal limit

 

[ElephantStomp]

Apparently Ruggs wasn’t seriously hurt but that’s as good as it gets for him. Police say he was intoxicated and behind the wheel of his sports car which caused the fatal crash. I seriously doubt even a star NFL player can avoid jail time in this situation. Of course, an ex-NFL player committed a double murder and walked so never mind.

And he won’t get probation because Nevada law prohibits probation for that particular charge