The Las Vegas Raiders announced the release of wide receiver Henry Ruggs III late Tuesday night.
Ruggs was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of DUI resulting in the death of another person at. Ruggs was reportedly driving the Corvette which struck a Toyota Rav4 at approximately 3:39 a.m., in which first responders located a “deceased victim.” Ruggs remained at the scene of the accident and showed signs of impairment, according to Las Vegas Police.
The Raiders released the following statement prior to releasing Ruggs Tuesday night:
“The Raiders are aware of an accident involving Henry Ruggs III that occurred this morning in Las Vegas.