NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins, 24, struck by truck and killed in Florida

NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed early Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in south Florida, according to his agent Cedric Saunders. He was 24.

Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Indiana Miranda said Haskins was hit by a dump truck while he was walking on a highway and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“He was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when there was oncoming traffic,” Miranda said in an emailed statement.

The former Ohio State University star, who beat out Joe Burrow to become the Buckeyes’ starter in 2018 and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting, was selected by Washington in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft and released by the team after going 3-10 over two seasons.

He was signed by Pittsburgh as a developmental QB, but he didn’t appear in a game last season, though was expected to compete for the starting job following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.

“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community.

“Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many. I am truly heartbroken. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kalabrya, and his entire family during this difficult time.”

Added Washington owners Dan and Tara Snyder in a statement: “We are devastated to hear the news of the tragic passing of Dwayne Haskins Jr. He was a young man with a tremendous amount of potential who had an infectious personality.

“To say we are heartbroken is an understatement. Our hearts and prayers are