Getty Dwayne Haskins was killed after being struck by a vehicle in 2022 in south Florida.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are mourning the tragic death of one of their own as quarterback Dwayne Haskins was struck and killed by a dump truck in South Florida on Saturday, April 9.
Haskins’ agent Cedric Saunders confirmed his death to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Haskins was training with other Steelers quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs at the behest of quarterback Mitch Trubisky. He was less than a month away from his 25th birthday.
According to the Miami Herald, the Florida Highway Patrol investigated the “fatal vehicle vs pedestrian crash” that happened around 6:30 a.m. on I-595 Westbound between Interstate 95 north and south.
The Florida Highway Patrol stated in an accident report obtained by the Associated Press that Haskins was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when he was “hit by a dump truck while walking on a South Florida highway.” Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said that it’s unclear why Haskins was walking on the highway.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin released the following statement:
I am devasted and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins. He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kalabrya, and his entire family during this difficult time.
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Outpouring of Remembrances
Colleagues and fans took to Twitter to share condolences and memories shortly after the word of Haskins’ sudden and shocking death came out.
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins.
May he rest in peace.
Haskins former teammate Joe Haden tweeted, “Tell YOUR loved ONEs…. tHAT YOU LOVE THEM!!! Life is so short!! Rip Dwayne Haskins!”
Tell YOUR loved ONEs…. tHAT YOU LOVE THEM!!! ❤️
Life is so short!! Rip Dwayne Haskins!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Another former teammate, receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, was at a loss for words.
Brahhhhhh😓
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt shared, “The world lost a great person today. When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I could tell he was an upbeat guy. He was always making people smile, never taking life for granted. His impact on me will last forever.”
The world lost a great person today. When Dwayne first walked into the locker room I could tell he was an upbeat guy. He was always making people smile, never taking life for granted. His impact on me will last a forever.
“Dwayne Haskins just posted this video having fun and joking around yesterday. It’s a reminder how fragile life is,” tweeted one fan.
Dwayne Haskins just posted this video having fun and joking around yesterday
It’s a reminder how fragile life is
“RIP Dwayne Haskins. An amazing CFB QB at OSU. Gone too soon,” was another post.
RIP Dwayne Haskins. An amazing CFB QB at OSU. Gone too soon.
Former Steelers defensive Brett Keisel tweeted, “Sending love to my @steelers family today and the Haskins family. Sad to lose such a young member of our family. RIP Dwayne Haskins.”
Sending love to my @steelers family today and the Haskins family. Sad to lose such a young member of our family.
RIP Dwayne Haskins 🙏
“I’ve never met Dwayne Haskins,” one fan tweeted. “I’ve never met most of these guys I cheer for every Sunday. But it doesn’t change that they all feel like part of my family in some weird way. Sports does that for people. And that is heartbreaking news. No other way to put it. Sad for his family.”
“The only uplifting thing today is the overwhelming amount of love and support for Dwayne Haskins,” tweeted Michael Beck. “You can tell how loved he was.”
The only uplifting thing today is the overwhelming amount of love and support for Dwayne Haskins
You can tell how loved he was
Urban Meyer, Haskins’ former coach at Ohio State, tweeted this message and touching photo:
Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Dwayne Haskins Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his incredible family. One of the greatest QB’s in Ohio State history, but an even better son, teammate, and friend. God Bless!!
Heavy on NFL’s Stephanie Otey wrote, “Heartbroken to hear of Dwayne Haskins’ passing. He was working so hard on showing the world how amazing he was and it was tragically cut short. Prayers to his family.”
Heartbroken to hear of Dwayne Haskins’ passing. He was working so hard on showing the world how amazing he was and it was tragically cut short. Prayers to his family 🙏🏻
“Somebody once told me that the great kings of the past are up there, watching over us.” —Simba
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray also shared his condolences.
RIP Dwayne Haskins.. heartbreaking… Prayers to his family & loved ones.
Love yours while they’re here!
One fan tweeted, “People on the outside always had negative things to say about Dwayne Haskins, but look at all the genuine love he’s receiving from Steelers players. He was beloved in Pittsburgh. So sad, man.”
People on the outside always had negative things to say about Dwayne Haskins, but look at all the genuine love he’s receiving from Steelers players. He was beloved in Pittsburgh.
So sad, man.
Mike J. Asti, who covers the Steelers for Pittsburgh Sports Now, thoughtfully tweeted, “No quarterback competition matters. No past transgression matters. Dwayne Haskins was a person. Dwayne Haskins was loved and cared about by his family, both in life and football. Tragic doesn’t even begin to describe this situation.”
No quarterback competition matters. No past transgression matters. Dwayne Haskins was a person. Dwayne Haskins was loved and cared about by his family, both in life and football. Tragic doesn’t even begin to describe this situation.
“Rest In Peace to Dwayne Haskins and bless his family and friends,” one Steelers fan wrote. “Life is so short.. speechless. Way too young and didn’t deserve this. Just not fair at all
“The Dwayne Haskins news today is incredibly sad and jolting,” another Steelers fan shared. “Thoughts are with his family. It’s a reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised. Don’t put off the things that you want to do. Show the people that you care about how you feel.
The Dwayne Haskins news today is incredibly sad and jolting. Thoughts are with his family.
It’s a reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised. Don’t put off the things that you want to do. Show the people that you care about how you feel.
Colts punter-turned-podcaster Pat McAfee tweeted:
I never got the opportunity to meet him but, I am absolutely devastated to learn of Dwayne Haskins passing.
24 yrs old, w/ his whole life still in front of him…gone in an instant.
My thoughts are w/ everybody in his circle of family, friends, & teammates.
Fly high brother
Nick Farabaugh, who covers the Steelers for Pittsburgh Sports Now, tweeted:
One thing that always stood out about Dwayne Haskins during camp was just the type of teammate he was. Anyone made a big play, he was there celebrating with them. He picked others up when they had a rough play. The players always raved about Dwayne Haskins the person first.
Las Vegas Raiders edge Maxx Crosby wrote: “Omg… My Condolences Go Out To Dwayne Haskins & His Family.”
Omg… My Condolences Go Out To Dwayne Haskins & His Family🙏🏼😔
RIP Dwayne Haskins, former 1st round pick from Ohio State, may he rest in peace. 🙏
“Thoughts & Prayers to Dwayne Haskins and his entire family,” wrote a Steelers fan. “Unreal”
Thoughts & Prayers to Dwayne Haskins and his entire family. Unreal
ESPN’s Matthew Berry shared the following memory of Dwayne Haskins:
The news about the passing of quarterback Dwayne Haskins is so incredibly sad and tragic. I spent about a half hour with him his rookie year interviewing him – he had a fun and infectious personality. This is just awful. Much love and prayers to his family, teammates & fans. RIP
One fan pointed out how the tragedy must be affecting Steelers teammates who were training with Haskins this weekend.
Dwayne Haskins was with Mitch Trubisky, claypool, Najee, Diontae Johnson, Pat Freiermuth, and a couple other.. hope they okay. Im sure they’re devastated