Two Commanders named in wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed ex-teammate’s girlfriend
The mother of Olivia Peters, who died in a car accident involving former Commanders player Deshazor Everett, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Everett and two current team members. Olivia Peters was the passenger in Everett’s car when it crashed in December 2021, and her mother, Kathleen Peters, filed the lawsuit in Loudoun County, Virginia.
A complaint claimed that Deshazor Everett, linebacker Jamin Davis, and defensive back Benjamin St-Juste were racing their cars the night of the deadly collision.
Olivia Peters, who was declared dead at Stone Springs Hospital Center after becoming trapped in the collision and experiencing internal bleeding, is alleged to have been the victim of Everett’s reckless driving, which is directly linked to the players’ conspiracy to engage in illegal racing. Ejected from the vehicle, Everett managed to survive with some injuries.
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According to the lawsuit, Everett illegally used nitrous oxide to increase the horsepower of his 2010 Nissan GTR. Additionally, it says that his automobile featured roll cage and racing tires—two safety features designed to lessen casualties in collisions.
The lawsuit says that Everett’s 2010 Nissan GTR had its horsepower increased illegally with nitrous oxide. It also claims his car had racing tires and a roll cage, safety equipment meant to prevent injuries in accidents.
The suit accuses three NFL players of reckless driving, exceeding speed limits, erratic lane changes, crossing double yellow lines, and racing each other. They are seeking $25 million in damages. Everett faced involuntary manslaughter charges in Peters’ death but accepted a plea deal for a reckless driving conviction with three months of house arrest.
According to The Washington Post, Davis was charged with reckless driving twice: once for exceeding the speed limit in a 65 mph zone at 89 mph and again for exceeding it at 114 mph while operating a McLaren.
He was given a 30-day jail sentence, although he has now filed an appeal. Everett, a former member of the Commanders, is no longer in the NFL after seven seasons of play. Both rookies from that season, St-Juste and Davis, are still with the squad.
