Washington Football Team defensive back Deshazor Everett. Photo / Getty
Washington Football Team defender Deshazor Everett was hurt and his passenger killed in a single-car crash outside the US capital city, police in Loudon County, Virginia, confirmed on Friday.
Everett, a seven-year NFL veteran, was the driver of the car, which investigators said left the road, struck several trees and
rolled over on Thursday night.
His passenger, identified by authorities as 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters, died of her injuries at a local hospital, where Everett was being treated for "serious but non life-threatening" injuries, the NFL team said.
"We've been made aware of an automobile accident last night involving Deshazor Everett," the team said in a statement.
"A passenger in his vehicle lost their life and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one.
