Former Miami Defensive End Rueben Bain Jr. Involved in 2024 Fatal Car Crash
A dark chapter from the road has surfaced for 2026 NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. The ex-Miami Hurricanes defensive end was involved in a serious auto accident in 2024 that resulted in the death of a passenger, according to a report published Sunday.
The Accident and Its Aftermath
The crash occurred at approximately 4 a.m. local time on March 17, 2024, on Interstate 95 northbound in Miami. Bain was cited for careless driving. According to documents obtained by The Read Optional, Bain was driving a 2021 Land Rover SUV carrying three other passengers, including fellow Hurricanes football players Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik Kelly, and a 22-year-old Georgia woman named Destiny Betts.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe sequence of events unfolded quickly. Bain's vehicle rear-ended another car, veered into a concrete barrier, then ricocheted into a second barrier before coming to rest on the highway shoulder. Betts was transported to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami. She spent nearly three months in a coma before succumbing to her injuries on June 13, 2024.
Notably, no field sobriety tests were administered at the scene, according to the crash report. While Bain was cited at the time of the incident, charges were dropped prior to Betts' death, according to The Read Optional.
Family Statement and Bain's Future
In a statement to The Read Optional, Betts' family characterized the crash as a "tragic accident" and said they "wish Mr. Bain the best as he continues his life and career."
Bain was a sophomore at Miami when the accident occurred. He has since become one of the top defensive end prospects heading into this month's NFL draft, ranked No. 15 on Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest Big Board. As a junior in 2025, Bain had a standout season that helped propel Miami to the College Football Playoff championship game, posting 9.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss and five QB hurries while leading the country in QB pressures.
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