Dwayne Haskins, the former Ohio State Buckeyes star who played for Washington and Pittsburgh in the National Football League, died on Saturday.
He was 24.
According to the authorities, Haskins, who was training in South Florida with Steelers teammates, was killed when he was struck by a truck on a highway early Saturday morning.
It’s unclear why Haskins was on the road, but he was believed to be attempting to cross the highway when he was struck.
“He was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic,” FHP spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda said in a statement Saturday.
Haskins was reportedly “walking on a limited access (highway) for unknown reasons” near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a press release.
The tragic incident happened at 6:37 a.m. E.T. on Saturday. Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday morning.
Haskins’ agent confirmed the death to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Dwayne Haskins, an Ohio State standout and NFL QB, died Saturday morning in a car accident in South Florida, agent Cedric Saunders told @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/9kWEcEDafQ
— ESPN (@espn) April 9, 2022
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It’s unclear why Haskins was walking on the highway on Saturday morning. However, we know he was in Florida to train with his Steelers teammates, including quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
“I am absolutely heartbroken,” Trubisky wrote on Instagram. “Dwayne has made such an impact on me in a short period of time. He welcomed me to his team with his big heart and infectious smile. I am so thankful to have known Dwayne. All my love and prayers are with his family.”
The Steelers also released a statement.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PsDEx9RI5J
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022
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Our thoughts continue to be with Haskins’ friends and family members during this difficult time.
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