Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was involved in a car crash in Virginia on Thursday night that claimed the life of his female passenger.
Everett was driving in Loudoun County, which sits just outside of Washington D.C., when police said the vehicle “left the right side of the roadway, struck several trees and rolled over.” 29-year-old Olivia Peters, who hails from Las Vegas, was taken to a local hospital where she later died of her injuries.
Everett was taken to a hospital, too, and sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
“We’ve been made aware of an automobile accident last night involving Deshazor Everett,” the Washington Football Team said in a statement on Friday morning. “A passenger in his vehicle lost their life and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one. Deshazor is currently in the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.”
Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera gave his thoughts on the situation.
“It’s very sad to hear the news,” Washington coach Ron Rivera said Friday, via the Washington Post’s Nicki Jhabvala. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the young lady.”
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The 29-year-old is in his seventh season with Washington, and has recorded 10 total tackles off the bench this year.
Across 89 career games, the safety has recorded 170 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
