Former NFL Star Henry Ruggs Apologizes to Victim's Family After Fatal DUI Crash

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Henry Ruggs, a former first-round draft pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event on Monday night and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash in 2021. Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph, slamming into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor, 23, and her dog. The speed limit in the area was 45 mph. Ruggs' blood-alcohol level was 0.16%, twice the legal limit in Nevada. He pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, and was sentenced to a three- to 10-year prison sentence in August 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • Henry Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph, exceeding the 45 mph speed limit, and slammed into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor, 23, and her dog.
  • Ruggs had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16%, twice the legal limit in Nevada, at the time of the crash.
  • Ruggs pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in May 2023.
  • He was sentenced to a three- to 10-year prison sentence in August 2023 and will be eligible for parole in August 2026.
  • Ruggs' former teammate, Josh Jacobs, has said the 26-year-old has hopes of returning to the NFL upon his release.
  • Tintor's mother, Mirjana Komazec, issued a statement at Ruggs' sentencing, praying for positive change and the importance of looking out for one another.
  • Ruggs issued a second apology at the sentencing, saying, "I sincerely apologize for the pain and suffering.

Statistics:

  • 156 mph: maximum speed driven by Henry Ruggs before the crash
  • 45 mph: speed limit in the area of the crash
  • 0.16%: Henry Ruggs' blood-alcohol level at the time of the crash
  • 3-10 years: prison sentence given to Henry Ruggs
  • August 2026: date on which Henry Ruggs will be eligible for parole

Sources:

  • Las Vegas Review-Journal