The star is released - could face 26 years in prison

Yesterday, Henry Ruggs, wide receiver in American football, collided when, according to the police, he drove drunk.

The woman in the other car died, while Ruggs and a fellow passenger were taken to hospital without life-threatening injuries.

"We are aware of the accident involving Henry Ruggs, we are devastated by the death.

We will try to get more information about the incident before we comment further, "Ruggs NFL club Las Vegas Raiders wrote in a statement.

A few hours later, Ruggs was charged with fatal drunk driving and negligence in traffic, and was taken from the hospital to.

Then the Raiders announced that they were breaking with the 22-year-old.

Can be sentenced to 26 years in prison

If Ruggs is convicted on both counts, he could face between three years and 26 years in prison.

Henry Ruggs was selected as the twelfth in the NFL Draft 2020, and the current season was his second in the NFL.