Commanders’ Deshazor Everett charged with involuntary manslaughter

There has been a development with regard to Washington Commanders defensive back Deshazor Everett. The Washington Posts’ Nicki Jhabvala tweets he has been charged with involuntary manslaughter as a result of the fatal car accident he was involved in earlier this season.

As Grant Gordon of NFL.com adds, Everett turned himself into the Loudoun County Detention Center on Tuesday. He is being held on a $10,000 bond. The incident in question took place on Dec. 23 and resulted in the death of Olivia Peters, who was Everett’s passenger. One day after the crash, the Commanders placed Everett on the reserve/non-football injury list, as he suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the 29-year-old was driving at more than twice the posted speed limit just before the crash. In a statement, the team said, “We are aware of these charges and are continuing to monitor the situation. We will have no further comment at this time“.

Everett continued his recent role of playing all but exclusively on special teams in 14 games this season. He is under contract for one more season in Washington, the only franchise he has played for in the regular season during a seven-year career.