‘Very disturbing’ details emerge from witness of fatal Dwayne Haskins highway accident

Disturbing new particulars have emerged from the scene the place Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed by a dump truck on a Florida freeway.

Whereas investigators have to date declined to reply questions concerning the crash and can solely launch info after the case is closed, a witness – native resident Chris Stanley – instructed the Columbus Dispatch that he believes he noticed the late quarterback on the freeway earlier than the collision, noticing autos veering into his lane.

“And what I seen was a Mack truck, or an enormous tractor-trailer, with additionally one other car that began transferring a little bit bit to the left,” Stanley mentioned. “I used to be within the left lane after which there was the precise lane. After which I seen a person there beginning to make their approach onto the highway.

“He was about midway, to 1 / 4 approach in the precise lane, already onto the freeway and I used to be already involved that anyone was going to strike him proper there at that second,” he continued, noting that he noticed the person elevating his arms.

Dwayne Haskins with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021
Dwayne Haskins with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021
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Dwayne Haskins with Washington in 2020
Dwayne Haskins with Washington in 2020
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The accident occurred round 6:37 a.m. on I-595 West on the I-95 interchange outdoors Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport, in line with the Florida Freeway Patrol.

“I didn't see any car close by. I used to be extra involved with him as a result of he was already making his approach onto the highway system … That’s why it’s simply very disturbing. I simply didn’t perceive the scenario,” Stanley mentioned.

Haskins was pronounced useless on the scene. He was 24.

The quarterback was a standout at Ohio State, throwing for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns throughout a stellar 2018 season. He was drafted within the first spherical by Washington, however was launched throughout his second 12 months. He then signed with the Steelers final season and was now slated to compete for a backup place behind the newly-signed Mitchell Trubisky.

Haskins was coaching in South Florida with a number of of his Steelers teammates earlier than his tragic demise.

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