Commanders News: Dan Snyder’s stance, Dwayne Haskins, lawsuit and pro day
By Dean Jones
Was Dwayne Haskins drugged before death?
It’s been one year since former Washington Commanders quarterback Dwayne Haskins was tragically killed in a motor accident. The family decided to announce a lawsuit on the anniversary claiming he was drugged and kidnapped before his death was shocking, to say the least.
The actual suit was filed last month. It centers on four individuals and an alleged conspiracy coupled with “negligent acts” from the driver of the dump truck that hit Haskins, who was 24 years old at the time of his passing.
This statement from attorney Rick Ellsley via Brooke Pryor of ESPN explains more in-depth.
"“It is believed that Dwayne was targeted and drugged as part of a blackmail and robbery conspiracy. In fact, his highly-expensive watch was stolen from him shortly before his death. The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Report shows that Dwayne was only feet away from making it safely across the roadway when he was struck and killed by an old dump truck. Many questions remain as to why the truck driver did not avoid hitting Dwayne given the highly visible activity in the area before the impact and the fact that the other drivers did not hit Dwayne.”"
It’s hard to know what to truly make of this twist. Haskins was a good guy and held in high esteem among his peers, so whatever comes from this fresh set of allegations won’t detract from what a horrific tragedy this is.