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Details of Henry Ruggs' fatal car crash revealed in court

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 11/3/21

It was revealed in court on Wednesday that former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving over 150 miles per hour and had a blood alcohol level that exceeded the legal limit when he was involved in a car crash on Tuesday that killed a 23-year-old woman. He also reportedly had a firearm in the car.

Former #Raiders WR Henry Ruggs is accused of driving 156 mph seconds before the crash. He was at 127mph when airbags deployed. His blood alcohol level was .161, which is more than twice the legal limit. A loaded gun was also found in the car.

This is his mug shot, via @8NewsNow: pic.twitter.com/oNDFBiQWfA
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 3, 2021

The judge presiding over the case added he can't remember seeing a speed that high over the course of his career.

Judge Joe Bonaventure says he cannot recall a speed that high in his career on the bench

Potential penalty if convicted Ruggs would face mandatory prison sentence@8NewsNow https://t.co/YU4FonMFiP
— Hector Mejia (@hectormejianews) November 3, 2021

Ruggs, who was injured in the crash, arrived in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair, 8 News Now in Las Vegas reported.

Judge set Rugg’s bail lower than what prosecutors had asked for
- Set at $150K w/ electronic monitoring program
- He is ordered to abstain from alcohol, other controlled substances
- Ordered not to drive and surrender passport

All Ruggs said was “yes sir” @8NewsNow https://t.co/iRUqA602fy
— Hector Mejia (@hectormejianews) November 3, 2021

If convicted, Ruggs could face a lengthy prison sentence.

Wolfson says that after Top Golf, Ruggs likely went to a friend’s house. If convicted, Ruggs faces 2-46 years in prison. However, prosecutors are considering additional charges regarding the firearm they found in Rugg’s Corvette. @8NewsNow https://t.co/bVBIRZWOcw
— Hector Mejia (@hectormejianews) November 3, 2021

This story is ongoing.

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