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Clark County coroner releases cause of death for woman killed in Henry Ruggs’ crash

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Posted at 1:20 PM, Dec 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-14 16:20:41-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Clark County coroner has determined that 23-year-old Tina Tintor died from thermal injuries due to a motor vehicle collision on Nov. 2.

A spokesperson for the county released the cause of death update on Tuesday.

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The coroner also noted that other significant conditions contributing to her death were inhalation of products of combustion, fractures of the nasal bones, right-sided ribs, left forearm and a left hemothorax. The manner of her death was ruled accidental.

Tintor was killed in a crash last month on Rainbow Boulevard that involved former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III.

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The coroner's office wrote "Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Tintor’s family and friends at this difficult time" along with Tuesday's cause of death update.