The Pittsburgh Steelers star was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a south Florida highway in the early hours of April 9 of last year. He was declared deceased at the site.
Before the 2022 season, Haskins was in the area training with his Steelers teammates.
A year after the 24-year-death, old’s the family’s attorney Rick Ellsley issued a statement on Monday.
He stated, “It is believed that Dwayne was targeted and drugged as part of an extortion and plunder plot.”
In fact, his incredibly costly watch was taken shortly before he died.
The family of quarterback Dwayne Haskins filed a civil complaint alleging he was drugged in a “blackmail and robbery scheme” the night before his death.
Mr. Ellsley stated that “many questions remain unanswered” and that the lawsuit, which was filed in Florida on behalf of Haskin’s widow Kalabrya and his parents, was “an essential step in unearthing the complete truth about this tragedy.”
The lawsuit names Kalabrya Haskins as the plaintiff and personal representative of Haskins’ estate. She seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages arising from his demise.
Four individuals, two restaurants, and a hotel are named as defendants in the lawsuit in relation to the alleged conspiracy.
The driver and proprietor of the vehicle that struck Haskins are included. The lawsuit alleges that the vehicle exceeded the posted speed limit, had deteriorated tires and brakes, and was overburdened.
It is stated that a mechanical defect caused Haskins’ rented pickup vehicle to run out of gasoline.
The family also alleges that the state transportation department failed to properly maintain and illuminate the roadway, as well as post a reduced speed limit during construction. According to them, a temporary sign obstructed visibility on the highway.
Mr. Ellsley stated that the lawsuit will enable him to subpoena documents and interrogate individuals “with knowledge of the events leading up to Dwayne’s demise.”
He did not disclose any information regarding the alleged extortion and robbery plot.
In a report from May of last year, the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office stated that Haskins perished of blunt force trauma.
The cause of death was determined to be an accident.
The toxicology report concluded that Haskins was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Haskins’ blood alcohol level was 0.24 percent, which is three times Florida’s permissible limit of 0.08 percent.
Additionally, Haskins tested positive for both ketamine and norketamine. Both substances can be used medicinally or recreationally. It is unknown whether these medications were prescribed to Haskins.
Haskins signed with the Steelers at the beginning of 2021 after previously playing for the Washington Commanders.
He played collegiate football at Ohio State, where he won multiple championships and established numerous passing and touchdown records.