There are many reasons why someone might choose to leave their car parked in a strange place, but one of the most common is when you have an emergency and need to get away quickly. Dwayne Haskins was driving down the street when he saw a man with a gun walking up to his car. He knew he didn’t have time to fumble with the keys, so he jumped out of his car and ran away.
Background on Dwayne Haskins
Dwayne Haskins, the quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes, was arrested early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. According to reports, Haskins was stopped for driving without headlights on in Columbus around 2:00 am. After being pulled over, Haskins was reportedly found to have a blood alcohol level of .23, which is more than three times the legal limit.
Haskins has been suspended by Ohio State while they investigate the matter. The Buckeyes are also set to play their next game against Michigan on Saturday night. Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has already said that Haskins will not be playing in that game.
While this is certainly not the kind of news that any player or team would want to hear, it is important to keep in mind that this is only an accusation at this point. We will have to wait and see what comes out of the investigation into this matter.
Incident on November 15th
On November the 6th, Dwayne Haskins was driving his car when he lost control and crashed into a tree. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
The police investigating the crash found that Dwayne Haskins had been drinking prior to the crash. They also found evidence that he may have been using drugs at the time of the crash.
Dwayne Haskins has now been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. He faces serious penalties if convicted.
This is an unfortunate situation for Dwayne Haskins and his family. However, it is important to remember that alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to drive safely. If you are drinking or using drugs, it is important not to drive until you have recovered sufficiently.
Reaction from Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer announced on Sunday that starting quarterback Dwayne Haskins was suspended for the first quarter of the team’s game against Indiana. Meyer cited a violation of team rules as the reason for the suspension. It is unknown what specific rule Haskins violated, but according to Eleven Warriors’ Michael Felder, the Buckeyes QB was caught smoking marijuana.
Haskins lost his starting job to Joe Burrow during the offseason and has been fighting for playing time this season. The suspension will likely only further sideline Haskins and give Burrow more time in the spotlight. Ohio State will travel to Illinois this week and play at Fighting Illini on Saturday.
Conclusion
Dwayne Haskins was out of his car and on the ground after a hit-and-run. Police say that based off of witness statements, it appears as if Haskins was the victim of a “bias crime” – someone deliberately drove into him because they did not like him. This is an alarming trend in our society and one that needs to be addressed urgently. If you have any information about this hit-and-run, please call the police immediately.