Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., considered a top prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft, was the driver in a 2024 car accident that resulted in the death of a passenger, according to records obtained by media outlets.

Bain was cited for careless driving following the crash that occurred in Florida. One of the passengers in Bain's vehicle sustained severe injuries in the accident and fell into a coma.

The passenger remained in a comatose state for three months before succumbing to their injuries. The specific circumstances surrounding the accident have not been fully disclosed in available reports.

Bain, who plays for the University of Miami, is projected to be selected within the top 10 picks of the NFL Draft. The citation for careless driving represents a legal finding related to his role as the driver in the fatal incident.

The timing of this information becoming public comes as NFL teams are conducting their final evaluations of draft prospects ahead of the upcoming selection process. Teams typically conduct thorough background checks on potential draft picks as part of their evaluation process.