Former Miami Defensive End Rueben Bain Cited in 2024 Florida Crash That Killed Passenger
Rueben Bain, a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, was cited for careless driving after a 2024 crash on Interstate 95 in Florida that left passenger Destiny Betts dead following three months in a coma. The incident involved Miami teammates Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik Kelly. The charge against Bain was later dropped, and the event was not reported until Sunday.
Unknown / Wikimedia (Public domain)Crash Details Emerge Rueben Bain was cited for careless driving following a 2024 crash in Florida.
m. in 2024. Bain's car was carrying Miami teammates Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik Kelly during the incident. Bain's vehicle struck another vehicle and then hit concrete barriers on either side of the road.
Destiny Betts, a 22-year-old woman from Georgia visiting for spring break, was the fourth passenger in the vehicle. Betts spent three months in a coma after the crash and died as a result. Betts was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center after the incident.
The police report from the 2024 incident stated that Rueben Bain operated his vehicle in a careless or negligent manner. com reported these details.
Charge Dropped Rueben Bain's careless driving charge was later dropped.
The 2024 incident had not been reported until Sunday. Bain is a former Miami defensive end and a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
2025 Season Performance During the 2025 season, Rueben Bain collected 9 ½ sacks.
He also recorded 15 ½ tackles for loss that year. Bain led the country with 83 pressures during the 2025 season. Miami advanced to the national championship game in 2025 before falling to Indiana.
Story Timeline
5 events- Sunday (prior to 2026-04-13)
The 2024 incident was first reported publicly
1 sourceunattributed - 2025 (national championship)
Miami advanced to the national championship game before falling to Indiana; Bain recorded 9 ½ sacks, 15 ½ tackles for loss, and led the country with 83 pressures
2 sourcesThe Athletic · unattributed - 2024 (post-crash)
Rueben Bain's careless driving charge was dropped
1 sourceThe Read Optional - 2024 (three months after crash)
Passenger Destiny Betts died after three months in a coma
1 sourceThe Read Optional - 2024 (crash date, around 4 a.m.)
Rueben Bain's car crashed on Interstate 95, striking another vehicle and concrete barriers, leaving Destiny Betts in a coma; Bain cited for careless driving
1 sourceThe Read Optional
Potential Impact
- 01
Potential scrutiny on Rueben Bain's NFL draft prospects due to the revealed 2024 crash details
- 02
Increased media attention on player safety and off-field incidents in college football
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Family of Destiny Betts may pursue further legal or public accountability following the report
- 04
Miami Hurricanes face questions about team oversight during 2024 spring break period
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