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Henry Ruggs III, a star second-year wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, was involved in a fatal car accident early Tuesday morning and will be charged with DUI resulting in death.
Las Vegas police confirmed that Ruggs “remained on the scene and showed signs of impairment.” The crash occurred at the intersection of South Rainbow Boulevard and South Spring Valley Parkway in west Las Vegas Valley.
Officials arrived on the scene and found a Chevrolet Corvette and a Toyota Rav4. A deceased victim was found inside the Toyota and the police statement claims that Ruggs was the driver of the Corvette.
Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ first reported that Ruggs was involved in the 3:40 a.m. wreck. Ruggs, 22, was treated for minor injuries. The front of the Corvette crashed into the rear of the Toyota, police said of their initial investigation.
Ruggs was a superstar at the University of Alabama, and a member of their 2017 national championship team. With the Raiders this season, he has 24 catches for 469 yards and two touchdowns.
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