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This is so much more than drunk driving. I knew he had to be going an excessive rate of speed to cause that damage.
OT: Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs to be charged with DUI resulting in death
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Only thing that could make this worse is if he also had a dead body in the trunk
I'm 50 and have never had any alcohol. Watched my dad and others struggle with it when I was a young kid and just decided it's not for me. My wife just turned 48 and has never had any either. Just a life decision, much like mine. Huge kudos to anyone who had struggles and overcame them. Stay strong. We've also told friends and family - call us if they ever need a ride. Would much rather be slightly inconvenienced to go pick someone up rather than get a phone call regarding an accident/death because someone chose to drive impaired.
You have my complete sympathy for having to witness this happening to a loved one.
I have 2 younger brothers that both died from alcoholism. It's a long, slow, painful and ugly ordeal. I don't wish it on anyone.
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Great thread.
He's done. Only his millions can keep him from turning 30 in a jail cell.
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I’m so sad to hear of that. For anyone that hasn’t had to experience it firsthand or with a loved one thank your lucky stars. Addiction is just horrific and incredibly difficult to comprehend for the unaddicted - even for those wanting to understand and help.
There was a gentleman who called in to NFL radio yesterday in response to this. He runs an organization in Vegas, the name of which escapes me, that provides free rides for people, no questions asked. They also drive your car home for you so you don't have to worry about leaving it somewhere.
He made no bones about making judgements on people who are drunk other than to say at least some of them have it together enough to call for a ride. It's free and no one will lecture you.
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He made no bones about making judgements on people who are drunk other than to say at least some of them have it together enough to call for a ride. It's free and no one will lecture you.
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Krangodnzr
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I think the 156 mph makes it moreso. Most of us HAVE driven after consuming alcohol and even while intoxicated, know that driving that fast is very reckless.
127-156 mph on city street no less? Wtf... and people want to sympathize with this guy?
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I don’t think you’ll find a single sympathizer after that information has been released.
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Yes - many people that i know that have gotten DUI's were TRYING to drive correctly (not speeding, etc) but the weaving, etc gave them away.
At that rate, he had total disregard for everyone.
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If he was driving his Corvette at 156 mph, maybe it wasn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B. Sounds like he was having fun, and calling for a ride is no fun.
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Yup - absolutely no sympathy. He's lucky he's alive (well, maybe) and that the other passenger is alive as well. He could have killed multiple people.
I don’t know bro... I’m sure the “what will destroying his life accomplish” crowd is still out there. But I can hope.
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Well at least for me that changes a lot. Had no sympathy in the first place to be honest, because like I said, I lost a family member to a drunk driver. Was just arguing that I don't see the point of locking him away forever. But with that new information, man he should sit a considerable time behind bars.
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WHOA. He needs to spend at least 20 years in prison that is beyond inexcuseable.
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I mean....I have empathy for what will happen to his life. That sucks.
But he not only got behind the wheel pretty drunk, but he also drove at speeds that are lethal in most instances. He has shown judgement that indicates he is a danger to society. Henry Ruggs needs to be stripped of everything and removed from our sphere for awhile. He needs to pay amends because he took actions that shows he didn't give a crap about any of us.
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Don't want to compare this two cases by any means but I really hope that someone in the team sits down with Collins and talks with him about his speeding issues, if that hasn't happened already.
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He was traveling at 156 mph…impact speed was 127 mph!
He had a death wish. Sadly, he killed another.
He had a death wish. Sadly, he killed another.
There's always a chance for redemption. You can lead AA meetings in the joint to make something of your life. Get inmates off raisin jack if you want to redeem yourself. Most recovering addicts spend years cleaning up the trail of crap they've left behind. This dude should be no exception. He can get redeemed behind bars.
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Woman killed in crash with Henry Ruggs identified
Woman killed in crash with Henry Ruggs identified
The 23-year-old woman killed in a fiery crash early Tuesday involving Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has been identified.
www.reviewjournal.com
RIP, Tina O. Tintor (and her dog).
Woman killed in crash with Henry Ruggs identified
The 23-year-old woman killed in a fiery crash early Tuesday involving Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has been identified.
www.reviewjournal.com
Only 23 with so much of her life ahead of her. So sad.
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Incredibly sad. RIP TinaWoman killed in crash with Henry Ruggs identified
RIP, Tina O. Tintor (and her dog).
Woman killed in crash with Henry Ruggs identified
The 23-year-old woman killed in a fiery crash early Tuesday involving Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has been identified.
Only 23 with so much of her life ahead of her. So sad.
