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Bain was driving a 2021 Land Rover SUV that was involved in the
crash around 4 a.m. on March 17, 2024, in Miami, according to
documents obtained by The Read Optional.
The outlet reported the vehicle had three other passengers —
former Hurricanes football players Wesley Bissainthe and Nyjalik
Kelly, and 22-year-old Destiny Betts — when it rear-ended
another car and veered into a concrete wall. The vehicle then
ricocheted into another barrier before coming to a stop on the
shoulder of the highway.
The collision resulted in Betts being severely injured and taken
to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami. She was in a coma for nearly
three months before dying from her injuries on June 13, 2024,
according to The Read Optional.
Bain, who was a sophomore at Miami, was cited for careless
driving at the time of the crash, but the charge was later
dropped. Field sobriety tests were not given at the scene,
according to the report.
“Destiny’s passing was the result of a tragic accident that
occurred several years ago," Betts' family said in a statement
provided to The Red Optional. "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.”
Bain is a projected first-round pick in this month's NFL draft.
A text message sent by The Associated Press to the phone number
listed for Bain in the crash report went unanswered.
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