Washington
Football Team defensive back Deshazor Everett suffered injuries in a car crash
that also killed a passenger, authorities said on Friday.

The accident
took place along a road near Aldie, Virginia,  on Thursday night. The
vehicle, driven by Everett, slammed into several trees and rolled over,
killing 29-year-old Olivia S. Peters, Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
said. 

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Everett, 29,
was rushed to a local hospital where he was being treated for injuries that
were serious but not life-threatening, according to a team statement.

“We’ve
been made aware of an automobile accident last night involving Deshazor
Everett. A passenger in his vehicle lost their life and we extend our deepest
sympathies to the family and friends who lost a loved one. Our thoughts and
prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy,” the team
said in a statement. 

“Our
team has alerted the league office and is working with local authorities as we
continue to gather more information.”

The cause of
the crash remained under investigation on Friday and no charges were
immediately filed, said sheriff’s office spokesman Kraig Troxell.

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Everett is in
his seventh season for Washington. He was placed on the team’s
reserve/non-football injury list. He has played in 14 games this year, making
five solo tackles and assisting on five others.

“The
only thing I want to say is that I was very saddened to hear the news. My
thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the young lady and also go out to
Deshazor and his family as well. It’s a very difficult situation and we’ll let
things go on and let the police and the investigation go through and find out
what happened,” Washington coach Ron Rivera said on Friday.