The Star wide receiver for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, Henry Ruggs III, was arrested this Tuesday morning at around 4:00 AM and booked for charges of DUI resulting in the death of another individual. Las Vegas Metropolitan police reported responding to a vehicle collision between a Corvette and a Rav4 at around 4:00 am on Tuesday.
When first responders arrived, they found the Toyota RAV4 engulfed in flames with a deceased victim inside. Police reported that NFL Wide receiver Henry Ruggs was the other driver involved and remained on the scene cooperating with police but showed signs of obvious impairment. 22-year-old Ruggs and another 22-year-old passenger in his Corvette were both transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. In a press release later that day, LVMP stated that the deceased victim was a 23-year-old woman. LVMP says this incident is still an ongoing investigation, and further details from the collision have yet to be released. Since Wednesday morning, the Las Vegas Raiders have cut ties with Ruggs and removed him from the team’s roster.
DUI Facts & Statistics
- In 2020, drunk drivers killed 10,142 people.
- In America, every 51 minutes, a person is killed by a drunk driver. Around 27 people per day.
- Around 81% of drunk driving fatalities are caused by drivers between the ages of 21-44
- In the state of Nevada, a DUI resulting in death can carry a fine of 2,000-5,000 dollars and a minimum of two years in prison. However, prison time can also range from 2-20 years.
Wrongful Death and DUI
In most cases, DUI and Wrongful death litigation is prompted by a party’s act of negligence. Negligence can be defined as a person’s failure to take reasonable precautions that any sensible person is obligated to perform. Failure to abide by these reasonable precautions that result in the injury or death of another individual is what you would call a “breach of duty” and could be considered negligence. In the case of the NFL player Henry Ruggs, Ruggs’ breach of duty was apparent by his decision to step behind the wheel while impaired by drugs or alcohol. This action by Ruggs thus breached his duty to abide by the rules and legislation of operating a motor vehicle. It ultimately resulted in the death of the other driver involved.
At Eason and Tambornini, A Law Corporation. Our team of wrongful death attorneys understands how devastating the loss of a loved one can be, especially from the circumstance of negligence. We know nothing can fill the void left in your life due to the death of a loved one, but we do know that justice must be served to the negligent party involved. If you or a loved one has suffered a significant injury or has died due to the actions of a negligent individual, we want to help.
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