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The football world received some terrible news Saturday morning with reports that three former college players and high school teammates were killed in an auto accident, including the NFL’s Khyree Jackson. The former Oregon cornerback was a fourth-round selection by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was 24.
The NFL family is deeply saddened and devasted by the passing of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and everybody involved in this tragic accident. pic.twitter.com/Qj2rc4YgNv
— NFL (@NFL) July 6, 2024
Former Maryland and UNC Charlotte player Isaiah Hazel, 23, and ex-Penn State player Anthony “AJ” Lytton, 24, were also killed in the crash. All three players were alums of Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
The deaths were confirmed by Maryland State Police in a statement.
According to Maryland State police, Khyree Jackson was a passenger in a car that was struck by another that was traveling at a high rate of speed. He was one of three people that died in the accident. Investigators believe alcohol may be a factor. Charges pending. pic.twitter.com/B23jmGdFL4
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 6, 2024
The accident occurred in Prince George’s County. According to the police statement, Hazel was driving a maroon Dodge Charger, with Jackson in the front passenger seat and Lytton in the backseat, when investigators believe the vehicle was struck by another car while attempting a lane change at high speed.
The car carrying the three players was forced off the road and hit multiple tree stumps, per the report. A third car was also involved in the incident, but no one in the other two automobiles involved were injured. Authorities responded to the scene at 3:14 a.m. Saturday.
Investigators believe alcohol may have been a…
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Publish date : 2024-07-06 16:21:09
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