Rueben Bain Jr. Cited in 2024 Crash Killed Passenger
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- Rueben Bain Jr. was cited for careless driving after a March 17, 2024 crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Miami at about 4 a.m.
- The crash involved Bain driving a 2021 Land Rover SUV with three passengers—Wesley Bissainthe, Nyjalik Kelly, and Destiny Betts—rear‑ending another car, hitting a concrete barrier, and coming to rest on the shoulder.
- Destiny Betts was taken to Ryder Trauma Center, remained in a coma for nearly three months, and died on June 13, 2024 from injuries sustained in the crash.
- Charges against Bain were dropped before Betts' death, and no field sobriety tests were administered, according to the crash report.
- Betts' family called the incident a "tragic accident" and wished Bain the best as he continues his life and career.
- Rueben Bain Jr. is currently ranked No. 15 on Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2026 NFL draft board, after a standout junior season in 2025 with 9.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, five QB hurries, and leading the nation in QB pressures.
Why it matters: Bain remains a top‑15 draft candidate despite the fatal crash, meaning NFL teams must weigh his on‑field talent against the legal and reputational fallout, while Betts’ family endures a tragic loss that underscores the human cost of the incident and public scrutiny.
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