Khyree Jackson, a promising Minnesota Vikings rookie and former standout at Oregon, tragically passed away at the age of 24 following a car crash early Saturday morning. The accident, which also claimed the lives of two others, was confirmed by the Maryland State Police.
Khyree Jackson drafted by the Vikings with the No. 108 overall pick in April 2024.
“I am absolutely crushed by this news,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him. In our short time together, it was evident Khyree was going to develop into a tremendous professional football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him. I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates, and coaches.”
From reports, it all happened around 3:14 a.m. on Saturday when police in Prince George’s County responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles. Upon arrival, state troopers found a maroon Dodge Charger, a silver Infiniti Q50, and a silver Chevrolet Impala involved in the collision.
Jackson, a passenger in the Charger, and 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, who was driving the car, were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, 23-year-old Anthony Lytton Jr., was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The three victims were reportedly former teammates at Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School in Maryland. Unbelievably sad on so many levels.
Get this, according to the early investigation, the driver of the Infiniti, identified as Cori Clingman, crashed into the Charger while attempting to change lanes at a high speed, subsequently hitting the Chevrolet. Clingman had two passengers in her car, neither of whom were injured. The driver of the Chevrolet was also uninjured.
Police believe that alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash, and charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Do not drink and drive. Period.
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