Washington Commanders defensive again Benjamin St-Juste and linebacker Jamin Davis have been named within the wrongful loss of life swimsuit of Olivia Peters, who was killed in a automotive accident whereas driving within the car of former Commanders participant and boyfriend Deshazor Everett in December 2021.
The deceased’s mom, Kathleen Peters filed a wrongful loss of life swimsuit in Loudoun County, Virginia on Dec. 22, according to the Washington Put up. The swimsuit names Everett, St-Juste, and Davis, alleging that the three gamers had been racing their automobiles the night time of the loss of life.
The three gamers allegedly “came together and conspired and planned to engage in unlawful and criminal behavior” (road racing) and claimed “Everett’s actions in speeding and driving recklessly in furtherance of the conspiracy were a direct and proximate cause” of Peters’ loss of life.
Peters was trapped contained in the car following the crash, finally dying from inside bleeding. Everett was ejected from the car, struggling critical however non-life-threatening accidents
The swimsuit alleges Everett, St-Juste, and Davis deliberate “to ‘show off’ and race their cars on public roads.” The group “drove at high rates of speed well in excess of the posted speed limits,” “changed lanes erratically and without signaling,” “crossed over double yellow lines and drove in the opposite lane of traffic” and “raced each other on multiple occasions.”
Everett had a GoPro digital camera hooked up to his automotive that recorded the occasions. His 2010 Nissan GT-R was additionally outfitted with nitrous oxide, racing tires, and a roll cage. Nitrous oxide is illegitimate in Virginia.
The three additionally exchanged textual content messages and had conversations over the cellphone and in particular person about their racing, based on the lawsuit.
The Commanders, the NFL, and the attorneys for St-Juste, Davis, and Everett all declined to touch upon the swimsuit.
4 days earlier than the crash, Davis was charged with reckless driving after doing 89 mph in a 65 mph zone. Three months after the crash, Davis was charged as soon as once more for allegedly driving his McLaren 114 mph in a 45-mph zone. He was convicted and sentenced to 30 days of jail time, however he appealed the cost and can endure one other listening to on March 4.
