Former NHL star Stephen Peat dies aged 44 2 weeks after being hit by car while crossing street in ‘tragic accident’

Former NHL star Stephen Peat dies aged 44 2 weeks after being hit by car while crossing street in ‘tragic accident’

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FORMER NHL star Stephen Peat has been killed in a tragic car accident.

The Washington Capitals enforcer, 44, died after sustaining fatal injuries from the car crash to took place two weeks ago.

Stephan Peat playing for the Washington Capitals

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Stephan Peat playing for the Washington CapitalsCredit: Getty
The star player died after sustaining fatal injuries from the car crash

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The star player died after sustaining fatal injuries from the car crashCredit: Getty

Peat was hit by a car on Aug. 30 while he was crossing a road in Langley, British Columbia.

Without identifying the star player, cops reported that they found a “44-year-old pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.”

The NHL Alumni Association announced his death on Thursday.

It said in a statement: “We are heartbroken to learn that Stephen Peat has passed away from his injuries after a tragic accident just over two weeks ago.”

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