Report: Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. drove in '24 fatal crash

Field Level Media|published: Mon 13th April, 10:42 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Mississippi Rebels during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Potential 2026 first-round NFL draft pick and former Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. reportedly was involved in a fatal car accident two years ago.

ESPN published details about the incident on Sunday, based on documents obtained from The Read Optional.

According to the report, Bain was cited for careless driving after wrecking his SUV at about 4 a.m. local time on March 17, 2024 on Interstate 95 in Miami.

Two fellow Hurricanes football players, Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik Kelly, were in the vehicle along with a woman named Destiny Betts when Bain's vehicle rear-ended another car and then crashed into multiple concrete barriers, per the crash report.

Betts, 22, spent nearly three months in a coma before dying from her injuries on June 13, 2024, according to The Read Optional.

No field sobriety tests were given after the accident and charges against Bain were dropped prior to Betts' death.

Betts' family told The Read Optional that the crash was a "tragic accident" and that they "wish Mr. Bain the best as he continues his life and career."

Betts helped Miami reach the College Football Playoff championship game as a junior last season, tallying 9.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss and leading the nation with 83 pressures.

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

--Field Level Media

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