Roughriders to honour other man killed in fatal Dalke crash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are planning to honor Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was killed in a car crash involving team captain Jayden Dalke. The crash, which also claimed Dalke's life, is under investigation for potential impairment and theft.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tragic intersection of professional sports, personal tragedy, and public safety issues involving impaired driving.
Bhishma Rajyaguru, 22, from Regina. (Tonish Patel/Handout via CP) The Saskatchewan Roughriders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru before their game Thursday night against the Edmonton Elks.
Rajyaguru, 22, was killed Saturday night when the car he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by Roughriders linebacker-team captain Jayden Dalke on Highway 11 near Lumsden, northwest of Regina.
"We are profoundly saddened by the loss of 22-year-old Regina resident Bhishma Rajyaguru on Saturday," the Riders said in a statement Tuesday night. "We will honour Bhishma as part of our pre-game ceremony on Thursday evening and are working with his family on the best way we can support them.
"We will share more information when it is available."
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