Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk, had drugs in his system at the time of his death, autopsy report reveals

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk when he was struck and killed by a dump truck on a Florida freeway final month, an post-mortem report revealed Monday. 

Haskins, who died simply weeks earlier than his twenty fifth birthday, had a blood alcohol content material of .20 on the time of his dying – almost 2.5 occasions the authorized restrict within the state of Florida, in keeping with the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Workplace.

The report additionally famous traces of ketamine and norketamine in his system, painkillers which might be described by a health care provider however have been identified to be abused recreationally. 

Haskins was in Florida coaching with Steelers teammates on the time of his dying. In accordance with the Florida Freeway Patrol, he was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 on foot when he was hit by a dump truck round 6:37 a.m. on April 9.

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A 911 name positioned by Kalabrya Haskins that morning revealed that he was stalled on the facet of the freeway and was getting gasoline for his car simply earlier than being hit. 

A second name from a distressed lady seems to element an eyewitness account of the second Haskins was struck. 

A vigil is held at Ohio Stadium in reminiscence of former Buckeye Dwayne Haskins Jr. on April 12, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. 
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“Oh, my God. What the f— is improper with you? Get the f— out of the highway!” the lady might be heard shouting on the 911 name. 

“I’m sorry, ma’am, I used to be attempting to listen to you and I’m in the course of the 95,” the lady tearfully informed dispatch. “There was a person hit in entrance of me. I used to be touring on the highway and I noticed a dump truck hit the person.”

In accordance with the Miami Herald, the medical expert’s report famous {that a} “feminine companion” was discovered inside Haskins’ car. She informed authorities that he went to search for gasoline. The precise nature of their relationship was unknown. 

Legal professional Rick Ellsley launched an announcement on behalf of Kalabrya Haskins requesting “privateness” amid the information surrounding his dying. 

Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys at Tom Benson Corridor Of Fame Stadium on Aug. 5, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.
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“He was a loving and devoted husband, a son, and a brother. He wished to be a father and finally a grandfather. He was a humanitarian who beloved youngsters and animals,” the assertion learn. 

“On behalf of Dwayne’s spouse, his household, and his reminiscence, and on behalf of the reality, we respectfully request and pray for privateness, for persistence, and for the general public to withhold any judgment throughout this era whereas the regulation enforcement authorities proceed to research and conduct their vital work.”

Haskins, who signed a one-year restricted free agent tender this offseason, was anticipated to compete for the beginning job in Pittsburgh following veteran Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.

The Related Press contributed to this report.