Dwayne Haskins' tragically passed away one year ago today at the age of 24. Haskins was killed when he was struck by a dump truck while attempting to cross I-595 in Florida. He had been in Florida as part of a bonding trip with his new Pittsburgh teammates. His death was met with an outpouring of love for the quarterback. However, it also led to several uncomfortable moments from the national media.
An investigation into his death ruled that Haskins had high levels of alcohol and ketamine in his system. According to his widow, Haskins had been looking for gas for his rental car at the time of his death. For many, the incident appeared to be a tragic accident that befell a young and promising football player. However, a new lawsuit filed by Haskins widow appears to tell a different, and disturbing story.
Haskins Allegedly Blackmail And Robbery Victim
According to a lawsuit filed in Broward County last month by his widow, Kalabrya, there is a previously untold element to Haskins' death. The lawsuit lists four individuals, two restaurants, a driving range, and a hotel as defendants in what it alleges was a conspiracy against Haskins. More specifically, the lawsuit alleges that Haskins was the victim of a blackmail and robbery conspiracy. The suit alleges that a group of four individuals drugged and robbed Haskins in the hours prior to his death. Furthermore, attorney Rick Ellsley has questioned the role of the dump truck that struck and killed Haskins. According to Ellsley, the driver did not attempt to avoid Haskins while driving dangerously in a vehicle over the legal weight limit.
The claims are shocking, to say the least. If true, they paint a twisted picture of Haskins' final hours, where he was drugged, robbed, and left in a vulnerable position. It would completely change the narrative, which currently portrays Haskins as an intoxicated individual killed in an unfortunate accident. Kalabrya Haskins is reportedly seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages. TMZ also reports that a rental car company and the Florida Department of Transportation have also been named as defendants in the suit. However, it may be some time before more developments in this shocking story are made public.
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