Dwayne Haskins last moments are beginning to be more apparent. According to reports, a pair of 911 calls revealed that Haskins was walking to get gas when he was hit by the dump truck.
One of the calls was from Kalabrya Haskins, his wife, and another from someone who saw the incident from the I-595 highway not far from Fort Lauderdale in South Florida.
“I just want somebody to go to the area and see if his car is there, and if he’s OK and if anything happened to him,” Haskins wife says to the 911 dispatcher.
NEW: 911 audio from the morning Dwayne Haskins tragically died on a South Florida road.
One of the calls is from his concerned wife in Pittsburgh after she says she just spoke to him. pic.twitter.com/yoAWsHJbiG
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) April 20, 2022
The 911 Tapes
Kalabrya Haskins explained to the dispatcher that her husband ran out of gas and walked the highway to get some. However, later the dispatcher alerted her that there was an incident on I-595 where she said her husband was walking.
A distressed Kalabyra asks the dispatcher if she has a description of the man, but the updates become scarier.
The Calls
In the first call, the female caller yells repeatedly for Haskins to “get out of the road,” then later, she tells the dispatcher she saw a man get hit on the interstate.
“I was traveling the road, and I saw a dump truck hit a man,” she recounted while crying.
When Kalabrya was told in the second 911 call that there had been “an incident” in the area she reported Haskins was walking, the dispatcher followed that up by delivering an ominous update.
“We have units in route right now,” the dispatcher said. “I think rescue just got on scene. Hang tight.”
“Rescue … you said rescue?” Kalabrya says, her voice breaking.
The call cuts off after that.
I just received a text from Dwayne Haskins Sr including this video which he wanted shared on social media. Prayers to the family as they celebrate the life of their son & brother this week. pic.twitter.com/sbRQt8b8vY
— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) April 17, 2022
Gone Too Soon
It was first reported that Haskins was in South Florida to train with his Steelers teammates.
In 2019, Haskins signed a reported $14.37 million deal with the team now known as the Washington Commanders after a stellar career at Ohio State. He won the Pepsi Rookie of the Week for his performance in a Week 12 win over the Detroit Lions.
However, in 2020 after a few issues, he was released by the Commanders during the season. The Steelers then picked him up in January of 2021, where he was inactive for all but one game.
The Comeback
His talent showed even amid the retirement season of Ben Rothlisberger and in one season erased the stigma from prior inactivity. Haskins was preparing to eventually compete against newly signed Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph for the lead QB slot.
“Dwayne was a talented young man who had a long life ahead of him,” Commanders coach Ron Rivera said in a statement.
“This is a very sad time and I am honestly at a loss for words. I know I speak for the rest of our team in saying he will be sorely missed. Our entire team is sending our heartfelt condolences and thoughts and prayers to the Haskins family at this time.”
A Man Remembered
His death sent shock waves through the NFL. Both of his coaches, Ron Rivera of the Commanders and Mike Tomlin of the Steelers, released statements following his passing.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement.
“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.”
