Las Vegas Police Release Statement, Confirm Henry Ruggs Will Be Charged With Fatal DUI (TWEETS)

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is facing a felony charge of DUI in a fiery crash that left one person dead Tuesday morning, according to Las Vegas police.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Ruggs was in a wreck in Las Vegas at about 3:40 AM. A source close to Ruggs says he is okay. Police told Caroline Bleakley of 8 News Now in Las Vegas that Ruggs showed signs of impairment.

The Las Vegas police would soon release a statement on the matter:

Las Vegas police confirm #Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III will be charged with DUI resulting in death after an early morning crash. pic.twitter.com/opeQ3v2qVP

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2021

#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

Fire department personnel responded and located a deceased victim inside the Toyota. The preliminary investigation indicates the front of the Chevrolet collided with the rear of the Toyota. (2/3)

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) November 2, 2021

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The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 22-year-old Henry Rugs III, remained on scene and showed signs of impairment. He was transported to UMC hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Ruggs will be charged with DUI resulting in death. (3/3)

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) November 2, 2021

While Ruggs may have survived, his career is most certainly to be turned upside down.

Ruggs’ attorney 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 judgment until all the facts are gathered.”

The Raiders used the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to select him.

The 22-year-old has appeared in seven games for the Raiders this season and has caught 24 of 36 targets for 469 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He’s also rushed three times for 16 yards.