Former Alabama football QBs Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts emotional over Henry Ruggs III accident

Former Alabama football quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts both offered condolences to the family of the 23-year-old female who died Tuesday in Las Vegas following a car crash that involved former Alabama receiver and then-Las Vegas Raider receiver Henry Ruggs III.

"My heart goes out to the families affected by what happened ... you'd never think this guy could hurt a soul," Tagovailoa said at a news conference Wednesday.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws during the first half of Alabama's game with LSU Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws during the first half of Alabama's game with LSU Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

"I give my condolences to the family of the young lady that passed away and it’s unfortunate to see a situation like that unfold. I’ll just kind of leave it at that. It hurts my heart for everybody involved," Hurts said at a news conference Wednesday.

More: Former Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III will be charged with DUI resulting in a death after crash in Las Vegas

Ruggs was driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.161 – twice the legal limit in Nevada – while also reaching speeds as high as 156 mph, according to prosecutor Eric Bauman.

If convicted, Ruggs can face anywhere from 2 to 20 years in prison for the DUI-causing-death charge and anywhere from 1-6 years of reckless driving if convicted.

More: Prosecutors say Henry Ruggs III was driving 156 mph, BAC was twice the legal limit for DUI

Ruggs' bail is set at $150,000 with restrictions. The Raiders released him following the accident.

Receivers Henry Ruggs III and DeVonta Smith enter the stadium for media day Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]
Receivers Henry Ruggs III and DeVonta Smith enter the stadium for media day Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

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