Former Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett entered a guilty plea to reckless driving, his lawyer told Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington. Sentencing is scheduled on September 8.
Originally the Loudoun County (VA) Sheriff’s Office charged Everett with felony involuntary manslaughter after an investigation into his fatal single-car crash on December 23 that claimed the life of his girlfriend Olivia Peters.
Everett was driving twice the 45 mph speed limit. His car veered to the right off the road before striking multiple trees and flipping several times.
The veteran safety was out with some teammates prior. Then-Washington rookies, linebacker Jamin Davis and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste were on the scene after witnessing the crash.
Everett suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.
The Commanders released Everett shortly after he was initially charged, three months after the accident. Prior to his release, Everett spent seven seasons with Washington. He developed into a special team’s captain, appearing in 89 games with 17 starts at safety.
Peters was a Rockville, Maryland native. She was an occupational therapist with practices in Las Vegas and New York. She was 29 years old.
Reckless driving is a misdemeanor in Virginia. Everett faces a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500.
