Deshazor Everett.Photo: Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty
The 29-year-old woman killed in the Dec. 23 car crash involvingDeshazor Everettwas an occupational therapist with a big heart, according to the victim’s family.
Peters was taken to StoneSprings Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, per the sheriff’s office. Everett was taken to Reston Hospital Center and is being treated for serious yet non-life-threatening injuries.
A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Maryland, Peters graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in 2014 and earned her Master’s in occupational therapy from Shenandoah University in 2018.
Petershad set upboth a Facebook account and a website for her business,OSP Therapy. On the main site, the company says it strives to “give children independence in their daily life activities, as well as a sense of self.”
“We assist children in developing the skills that occupy their days in their home and community environment,” the website adds, noting that the company will “tailor sessions to fit the needs” of each child.
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“We look at the whole child building upon their strengths to improve areas of challenge,” it continues. “Through skilled therapy your child will make significant strides in their physical, social and emotional skills.”
The sheriff’s office did not immediately identify Everett as the driver in the press release but did confirm his identity to multiple local news outlets.
The Washington Football Teamalso confirmedEverett’s involvement and physical condition in a statement released Friday morning. The franchise offered its condolences to Peters' family.
Everett was placed on the Washington Football Team’sreserve/non-football injury liston Friday. The safety, who has been with the team since 2015, is currently in the second year ofa three-year contractand is one of eightteam captainsfor the 2021 season.
A cause of the crash is under investigation, per the sheriff’s office.
source: people.com
