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Dwayne Haskins’ attorney files lawsuit one year after death

Originally posted on Steeler Nation | By Parker Abate | Last updated 4/10/23

It has been a year since the tragic passing of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Dwayne Haskins Jr. It shocked the NFL world in April of 2022 when the signal-caller was hit by a dump truck while crossing a road in Florida. The 24-year-old had a high blood alcohol content at the time he was hit on Interstate 595 near the exit of I95. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Haskins was reportedly trying to cross the road and get gas, per a 911 call from his wife, Kalabrya.

His unfortunate death has come back into the news recently. Late on Sunday, former Steelers safety, Ryan Clark tweeted out that, according to sources, there will be a civil suit in regard to his death. There is still a ton of information that is not known by the public, but Clark tweets that this is expected to be filed soon. Now on Monday morning NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport shared the lawsuit that has now been filed based on previously unseen evidence.

Per sources close to the situation, an upcoming press release pertaining to the death of Dwayne Haskins will detail a civil lawsuit into the events that led to Haskins’ death exactly 1 year ago today.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 10, 2023

Dwayne Haskins’ attorney has filed a lawsuit one year after Haskins’ death — based on previously unseen evidence. The release, via Rick Ellsley of The Ellsley Law Firm: pic.twitter.com/1F4c13qu6L
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2023

There isn't much information here from Clark, but when and if the lawsuit is filed, it will make a little more sense as to what the alleged lawsuit will claim. According to Clark, the reason for the suit will help determine what really happened that night and led to the death of the former Ohio State Buckeye.

Steelers Honored Haskins Jr. During The 2022 Season

As of now, no further information has been released by Kalabrya Haskins, but there's no doubt that his bright personality was missed in the Steelers' locker room in 2022.

The organization honored him by wearing a patch on the back of each player's helmet with the #3 on it. It was a shocking and unexpected death and the lawsuit will hopefully bring to light a few more details about what could have happened on that April morning.

Haskins Standout 2018 Season At Ohio State

Haskins only played for two seasons at Ohio State in 2017 and 2018 before being drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. He had a spectacular season with the Buckeyes in 2018, throwing for 4,831 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. He completed 70% of his passes and had a passer rating of 174.1. He led Ohio State to a 13-1 record, including a win over Washington in the Rose Bowl. Haskins was also named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting.

Here's how @OhioStateFB is honoring Dwayne Haskins at today's spring game: pic.twitter.com/Y0kk8yGtaa
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) April 16, 2022

Ohio State honored Haskins during the 2022 season by wearing helmet decals.

This article first appeared on SteelerNation.com and was syndicated with permission.

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