Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
12. Hit by a 'dump truck'
Sat Apr 9, 2022, 02:05 PM
Apr 2022

“Dump truck: usually open-topped truck having a body that can be tilted to discharge its contents, as sand or gravel, through an open tailgate.”

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed in an early morning crash with a dump truck on Saturday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Around 6:40 a.m., he was trying to cross Interstate 595 and collided with an oncoming dump truck, according to FHP. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Haskins, who’s originally from New Jersey, became one of the most sought-after high school quarterbacks in the country at Bullis in Potomac, Maryland, and committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. After two years on the bench in Columbus, Haskins was one of the best quarterbacks in the nation ... In his NFL career, Haskins started 13 games and completed 60.1% of his passes for 2,804 yards, 12 touchdowns and 14 interception

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/article260268195.html#storylink=cpy

Terrible news for many JohnnyRingo Apr 2022 #1
. Achilleaze Apr 2022 #2
This was a poem one of the melm00se Apr 2022 #8
I like Housman a lot, but for this poem I prefer the satire, "What, still alive at twenty--two...." Karadeniz Apr 2022 #19
I know nothing of the circumstances, but pedestrian v MV deaths are dramatically on rise nationwide hlthe2b Apr 2022 #3
Drivers texting? Traildogbob Apr 2022 #6
As a cyclist, I've certainly noticed an increased danger lately Ron Obvious Apr 2022 #9
Just Awful ebbie15644 Apr 2022 #4
I an sorry for his beloveds and family. irisblue Apr 2022 #5
Jesus... Tomorrow isn't promised to any of us Blue_Tires Apr 2022 #7
Very sad ... Rest in Peace Dwayne Haskins FakeNoose Apr 2022 #10
How horribly sad. He must have worked so hard, so much dedication to his craft and with lots of TeamProg Apr 2022 #11
Hit by a 'dump truck' left-of-center2012 Apr 2022 #12
Why in the world was he crossing an interstate in the dark? obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #14
Maybe his car broke down More_Cowbell Apr 2022 #15
You would call the Road Ranger or something obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #18
He was young and sometimes Deminpenn Apr 2022 #20
Was on his way back to Pgh Deminpenn Apr 2022 #17
Tragic loss. So young and talented. Condolences to his family and Steeler fans. Damn. Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #13
I've read he was a very nice person Mysterian Apr 2022 #16
Hit by a dump truck crossing I-595 into oncoming traffic near Lauderdale airport Shanti Shanti Shanti Apr 2022 #21
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Steelers QB Dwayne Haskin...»Reply #12