Raiders' Arnette sued for injuring woman in 2020 car crash

A lawsuit filed in October accuses Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette of injuring a woman in a car crash and fleeing the scene, according to News 3's Matthew Seeman.

The alleged incident took place in October 2020. The suit was filed approximately one year after the collision and one month before Henry Ruggs was charged for a fatal crash. Las Vegas picked both Ruggs and Arnette in the first round of the 2020 draft.

In the complaint, Yaneth Casique said Arnette was driving past the street leading to the Raiders' facility when he swerved at 65 mph to turn right. Arnette apparently lost control of the car and crashed into Casique, who was stopped at the intersection. The 25-year-old was allegedly trying to get to a team meeting on time.

The lawsuit also says Arnette was traveling with a passenger who tried to claim he was driving until the second-year corner was confronted at the club's headquarters.

"Mr. Arnette denies the allegations in the complaint and looks forward to addressing these claims through the court process," attorney Richard Schonfeld told TMZ.

Casique allegedly hit her head and lost consciousness in the crash, eventually experiencing headaches, balance impairment, memory loss, and other symptoms. She is seeking damages for medical expenses, loss of income, property damage, attorney fees, and general damages.

After the incident, Arnette was charged with misdemeanors for failure to maintain a lane and duty to stop at an accident. He pleaded guilty and paid $1,640 in fines.