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Who is Olivia Peters? NFL star Deshazor Everett in fatal crash that killed co-passenger

'A passenger in his vehicle lost their life and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one,' Washington team said

BY SAYANTANI NATH

UPDATED DEC 25, 2021

Deshazor Everett is a player with Washington Redskins (Instagram)

National Football League player Deshazor Dontee' Everett, who is currently a part of the Washington Redskins football team, was involved in a horrific car crash that left him critically injured. More shockingly, it caused the tragic death of a young woman named Olivia S. Peters, who happened to be Everett's co-passenger in his vehicle. The accident occurred on December 23, 2021, in Loudon County, Virginia, when Everett's car rammed into a tree.

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The Washington Football Team has released a statement following the car crash where they offered condolences to the victim's family. "We've been made aware of an automobile accident last night involving Deshazor Everett. A passenger in his vehicle lost their life and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one," the team noted. Everett happens to be a safety and special teamer for the Washington team.

The 29-year-old NFL player was reportedly driving his 2010 Nissan GT-R when it swerved from the right side of the street and hit trees directly, before turning over. The crash took place around 9:15 pm on December 23, on a winding, rural stretch of Gum Spring Road near Ticonderoga Road.

Though not much is known about Olivia S Peters, she was reportedly travelling in Everett's car as a passenger. She was 29-year-old and hailed from Las Vegas, Nevada. The relationship between the two remains unclear.

Following the crash, Peters was critically injured and rushed to the local Springs Hospital by emergency responders. However, she ultimately succumbed to her life-threatening injuries.

According to the Washington team, Everett is still undergoing treatment at the medical facility. "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. Our team has alerted the league office and is working with local authorities as we continue to gather more information. We will have no further comment at this time," the statement added.

Everett was not found to be driving under the influence at the time of the crash thligh further investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, witnesses of the crash are urged to contact Investigator M. Lotz of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-777-1021.