Rueben Bain car accident details: What to know of fatal accident in 2024 allegedly involving top NFL prospect

Rueben Bain car crash details

On March 17, 2024, Bain -- then a sophomore with the Hurricanes -- was driving a 2021 Land Rover on Interstate 95 in Miami at 4 a.m. ET. According to Connolly, Bain's vehicle --- registered to corporation Miami Sports 27 -- struck another car before colliding into concrete barriers located on the side of the highway. One passenger in Bain's vehicle -- 22-year-old Destiny Betts -- was knocked unconscious as a result of injuries. She never regained consciousness, succumbing to her injuries on June 13, 2024. Betts' family issued the following statement regarding Bain's involvement in the wreck.

*“We received your request regarding a potential article about our daughter, Destiny Betts. As her family, we remain deeply committed to honoring her memory in a meaningful and appropriate way.*

*“Destiny’s passing was the result of a tragic accident that occurred several years ago. While the loss remains incredibly painful for our family, we have worked hard to find peace and move forward. At this time, we are not seeking public attention surrounding this tragedy and respectfully request that our family’s privacy be honored. We also wish Mr. Bain the best as he continues his life and career.”* A second passenger was injured in the wreck. Bain was initially cited for careless driving as a result of his actions. However, the charge was dropped a few months later, weeks before Betts' death. According to multiple reports, teams have been privy to Bain's involvement in the crash for some time. CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported that most teams have been satisfied with Bain's explanation pertaining to the wreck. Ollie has the story here. Teams I’ve spoken with the past two months—outside of one—have been satisfied with Bain’s explanation. Most have considered the matter handled.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) April 12, 2026 Albert Breer reported that a lawsuit related to the incident was settled in Miami. Teams have been aware of this case for a long, long time, and there was a lawsuit associated with the case that was settled in Miami.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 12, 2026 OutKick's Trey Wallace reported that Bain was cited a second time in Oct. 2025 for careless driving while driving a Tesla Cybertruck. Wallace reported that the police report indicated that Bain was involved in an accident. However, the case was dismissed in Feb. 2026. Projected Top-10 NFL Draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. cited for ‘careless driving’ in 2024 crash that involved a passengers death.

Also, Bain Jr. was cited a second time for ‘careless driving’ in October 2025 incident that was also later dismissed.

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace) April 12, 2026

Rueben Bain car crash police report

Police crash records indicate that Bain's vehicle, traveling northbound outside of the center lane on I-95 in Miami, collided with a vehicle in center lane. The collision sent Bain's vehicle into a concrete wall, destroying the right portion of the car. Bain's vehicle then careened into the wall once more, collecting the left front of its frame. Air bags were deployed during the incident and Bain was reported to be "apparently normal" at the time of his crash, according to police reports. A field sobriety test was not administered on Bain, according to Connolly. A copy of the police report can be found here.