Henry Ruggs, former Raiders first-round pick, apologizes to family of woman he killed in 2021 car crash

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs apologized to the family of the woman he killed in a 2021 car crash. Ruggs — who was on special release to attend an event in Las Vegas — said at the event he wished he could "turn back the hands of time" and prevent the fatal crash.

Ruggs made those comments while attending Hope for Prisoners, which aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals adjust after leaving prison. In a video from the event, Ruggs apologized to Tina Tintor's family and said he felt bad the family has to be reminded of the crash every time Ruggs is in the news, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"I wish I could turn back the hands of time. I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one that was escaping from something. I sincerely apologize for not only being a part of that situation, but the fact that ... my face is always in the news. My face is always in the newspaper. So, they have to constantly be reminded of the situation. Be reminded of me. Those memories have to continue to rise because of all of the fame and notoriety that I have.

"I would just tell them that I deeply apologize for just being a part of that. And I wish that they could meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one who was just running away from everything."

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Ruggs, now 26, was arrested in 2021 after being involved in a fatal car crash. Ruggs was reportedly going 156 mph when his car crashed into Tintor's car, killing her and her dog. Tintor was 23. Ruggs posted a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit and was charged with DUI resulting in death.

In 2023, Ruggs accepted a plea deal and received three to 10 years in prison. After receiving his sentence, Ruggs apologized to Tintor's family, saying, "My actions are not a true reflection of me."

The crash came in the middle of Ruggs' second season with the Raiders. Ruggs, a first-round pick by the team in the 2020 NFL Draft, played in 20 games in the league, catching 50 passes for 921 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was released by the Raiders shortly after the crash.