Rueben Bain Jr., a projected top-10 NFL Draft pick, was involved in a March 2024 crash in Miami that resulted in the death of a passenger three months later. The incident occurred on Interstate 95, where Bain Jr. rear-ended another vehicle, causing his 2021 Land Rover to collide with concrete barriers on both sides of the highway. One passenger, 22-year-old Destiny Betts, was critically injured and later died on June 13, 2024, after spending three months in a coma.
Bain Jr. was cited for careless driving but the charge was dismissed due to a "defective citation." No sobriety tests were administered at the scene, and no impairment was suspected. The crash report indicates Bain Jr. was driving a vehicle registered to Miami Sports 27 Inc., a non-profit company linked to an agent and memorabilia store.
Three NFL teams have reportedly been made aware of the incident, though none have commented on its potential impact on Bain Jr.'s draft status. The University of Miami, where Bain Jr. played, and the Florida State Attorney's office have not provided comments on the matter.