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Ex-Miami Star's Fatal Crash: Teams Aware Since March
13 Apr
Summary
- Bain was involved in a fatal collision in March 2024.
- A civil lawsuit related to the crash has been settled.
- Teams have known about the incident for a long time.
In March 2024, former Miami defensive end Rueben Bain was reportedly involved in a fatal vehicular collision. While driving on I-95 in Miami, the car Bain was operating crashed into another vehicle before colliding with concrete barriers.
A passenger in the vehicle, 22-year-old Destiny Betts, sustained severe injuries and passed away three months later after falling into a coma. According to the police report, Bain was found to be "careless or negligent" in his driving, leading to a citation for careless driving, which was subsequently dismissed.
Reports indicate that NFL teams have been aware of this incident for a significant duration, allowing ample time for thorough investigations. A civil lawsuit stemming from the crash has reportedly been settled.
The situation draws comparisons to past draft-day incidents, but teams have had the opportunity to fully investigate Bain's case. The primary concern for drafting teams will be assessing the potential for future off-field issues once Bain enters the NFL, similar to the considerations faced by teams drafting Jalen Carter, who also slipped in the draft following his involvement in a fatal crash prior to his draft year.
