Henry Ruggs to face additional charges in DUI crash, could face up to 40 years in prison
The new charges stem from the injuries caused to his girlfriend, Rudy Washington, and the loaded gun found in Ruggs' car
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs could face up to 40 years in prison after prosecutors now intend to add on more charges related to the DUI crash earlier this week that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to a second, according to a report.
Ruggs, 22, was initially facing two felony charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving after crashing his Chevrolet Corvette into the back of a Toyota RAV4 early Tuesday morning while going 156 mph seconds before the crash with a blood alcohol level of nearly double the legal limit but on Friday, court records revealed the former Alabama standout is facing more charges – and more prison time.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Clark County prosecutors intend to charge Ruggs with additional felony counts of DUI and reckless driving, both resulting in substantial bodily harm.
Henry Ruggs was charged with two felonies stemming from the deadly crash on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (LVMPD)
The new charges stem from the injuries caused to his girlfriend Rudy Washington, who was a passenger in his car at the time of the crash. She sustained "serious" injuries, according to reports at the time, although the extent of those injuries was not yet known.
Ruggs is also facing an additional misdemeanor charge after law enforcement recovered a loaded gun from his car.
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According to the report, prosecutors intend to formally file criminal charges on Wednesday where Ruggs could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted.
Ruggs was traveling at "a high rate of speed" when he veered into the right lane, hitting the back of the RAV4, driven by 23-year-old Tina Tintor. Ruggs' Corvette traveled "approximately 519 feet post-impact," while the Toyota went approximately 571 feet.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Las Vegas Metro Police investigators work at the scene of a fatal crash Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas say Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in the fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Tintor became trapped in her car, which engulfed in flames, and died as a result.
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Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Las Vegas Raiders catches the ball as Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles defends during a game at Allegiant Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images) (Sam Morris/Getty Images)
The Raiders announced late Tuesday night that Ruggs was released from the team. He posted bail the following day and remains under house arrest where he was court-ordered to abstain from driving and consuming alcohol or drugs and must undergo alcohol testing four times a day, the Review-Journal reported.