Report: Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Was Struck By Dump Truck on Interstate
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was tragically killed after being struck by a car in South Florida while in town training with teammates for the weekend.
The news shattered the sports world, with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tayna Snyder releasing statements.
According to the Miami Herald, Haskins was driving on I-595 between Interstate 95 north and south around 6:30 a.m. when he pulled over and got out of his vehicle. He was then struck by a dump truck, according to the newspaper.
It's not known if any of his teammates were present during the incident. An official police report is not yet available.
Florida Highway Patrol is working a fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash on westbound I-595 at I-95. Westbound lanes of I-595 will remain closed during this investigation. All traffic is being diverted to southbound I-95. pic.twitter.com/QkbeA0ksvg
— FHP Palm Beach (@FHPPalmBeach) April 9, 2022
More Steelers working out together: looks like Dwayne Haskins and Pat Freiermuth are also down in Florida with Najee Harris, Mitch Trubisky and co. https://t.co/DSnOpCBGpw pic.twitter.com/WPS6L1ihsh
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) April 8, 2022
Haskins would've turned 25-years-old on May 3. He was set to compete with Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky for the Steelers' starting quarterback job this summer.
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