Kalabrya Haskins drops lawsuit against 14 entities after husband's tragic death

In the United States, Kalabrya Haskins, the widow of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins, voluntarily dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against 14 entities. This lawsuit followed the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins, who was struck by a dump truck on April 9, 2022, while attempting to cross a highway outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. At the time of his death, Haskins was 24 years old and had a significant impact in the NFL as a former first-round draft pick having played for the Washington Football Team and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kalabrya Haskins, who took on the role of personal representative of her husband's estate posthumously, initially filed the lawsuit in Broward County, Florida, on April 10, 2023. Her claims included allegations that Dwayne had been drugged, blackmailed, and robbed prior to his fatal incident. In a 911 call made on the morning of his death, Kalabrya mentioned that her husband was stranded and needed to walk to get gas, highlighting a sense of desperation leading up to the tragedy. Subsequent investigations revealed disturbing details surrounding Haskins' intoxication at the time of the incident. A toxicology report indicated that Haskins was legally drunk, with a blood alcohol level of three times the legal limit of .08 in Florida. He also tested positive for ketamine and norketamine, substances used as anesthetics that have also been associated with recreational use. These findings raised questions regarding Haskins' state of mind and circumstances leading to the fatal accident. Kalabrya later reached settlements with various defendants involved in the lawsuit, including the driver and owner of the dump truck responsible for her husband’s death. Her attorney confirmed that all financial settlements had been paid and noted that the terms were substantial but did not disclose specific amounts. The dismissal of the lawsuit was seen as a closure to the wrongful death case, which had closed weeks prior to the present date. However, tensions remained within the Haskins family, as Kalabrya's actions were challenged by Dwayne Haskins Sr., his wife Tamara, and their daughter, Tamia, amidst personal disputes regarding the use of Haskins’ name and image after the tragedy.