Henry Ruggs crash: Derek Carr backs ex Raiders teammate, praised for 'perfect' response

Henry Ruggs crash: Derek Carr backs ex Raiders teammate, praised for 'perfect' response
Derek Carr (L) was lauded for his response to the Tuesday crash involving his ex teammate Henry Ruggs (R) (Ethan Milller & Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was lauded for his "genuine" response to the Tuesday crash involving his former teammate Henry Ruggs III that claimed the lives of a young woman and her pet dog.

Ruggs was driving at 156 mph while intoxicated more than twice the legal limit before he allegedly crashed his Corvette into another car, killing 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her beloved pooch, Las Vegas police revealed. Carr spoke with the media on Wednesday in the aftermath of the tragedy. He told reporters that he would stand by his former teammate even if nobody else did.

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