Crashing dreams
November 18, 2021
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 3:39 p.m, Henry Ruggs III, who is the Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver, caused a car crash that killed another female driver, as well as injured himself and a female passenger. ESPN shared information regarding the situation. “Ruggs is being charged for driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in death and reckless driving,” an EPSN statement said. Ruggs, along with a female passenger, was driving under the influence on Rainbow Boulevard in his Chevrolet Corvette when he rear-ended a Toyota RAV4. Both cars involved went up in flames. Ruggs and his passenger were able to get out with no life-threatening injuries but the other driver was not so lucky. NBC News claims the woman, who was later identified as 23-year-old Tina Tintor, died on site of the crash along with her dog. Diordje Tintor, who was interviewed by NBC News on November 4, 2021, spoke about how the death of his sister is impacting his family. “I will be fine, I can manage but they [Tintor’s parents] are not good, that is what I am worried about,” Tintor said. “Sometimes I can not even look at them, it just breaks my heart.” The Raiders also had a few words to say about the fatal accident. “The Raiders are aware of an accident involving Henry Ruggs III that occurred this morning in Las Vegas. We are devastated by the loss of life and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family. We are in the process of gathering information and will have no further comment at this time,” the Raiders said in the statement released by ESPN.
The consequences of Ruggs’ actions will likely catch up to him in court. The average sentence for reckless driving in the United States is one to six years in prison, with probation available. However, probation is not an option in Nevada for a conviction on a charge of DUI causing death. ESPN also mentioned that Ruggs could face punishment from the National Football League (NFL). “Players charged with a felony are eligible to be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list where they still get paid but are ineligible to practice or play while their case is being adjudicated,” ESPN said. Xavier senior Hugh Courter had Ruggs as a part of his Fantasy Football team and shares his disappointment. “It is a very terrible situation and there is no excuse for what he did,” Courter said. “He was one of my favorite players and was a huge part of my Fantasy Football Team but not anymore.” Keep up to date on Ruggs’ case on ESPN or any other major news source.
