Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, the 108th overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, died in a three-car crash that also killed two of his high school teammates early Saturday morning in Maryland. He was 24.
State Police said Jackson and Isaiah Hazel, 23, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred shortly after 3 a.m. on Route 4 in Upper Marlboro. Anthony “A.J.” Lytton Jr., 24, was taken to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Police said an early investigation found that the three were traveling in a Dodge Charger when struck by an Infiniti Q50 as its driver tried to change lanes and pass them at a high rate of speed.
The collision sent the Charger off the road, where it hit multiple tree stumps before stopping. The second car then hit a Chevrolet Impala.
Neither the Impala’s driver nor the driver and two passengers in the Q50 were hurt.
Investigators said alcohol might have contributed to the crash. Police said charges were pending.
“We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident,” the Vikings said in a statement. “While we work to gather more information, we have spoken to Khyree’s family and offered the support of the Minnesota Vikings.
“We have also communicated the news to Vikings players, coaches and staff, and have offered counseling for those who need emotional support. Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”
Jackson arrived in Minnesota after an improbable journey to the NFL. He had quit football and was working at a Harris Teeter grocery store and Chipotle restaurant before returning to the sport. He eventually became a starter at the universities of Alabama and Oregon.
His size and tenacity drew the attention…
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Author : Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
Publish date : 2024-07-06 17:00:00
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