An image has emerged of the fully wrecked Dodge Charger that was carrying Minnesota Vikings participant Khyree Jackson and two others after they tragically died in a automotive crash.
Jackson, 24, was killed together with former highschool teammates Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, and Isaiah Hazel, 23, in a three-car accident in Higher Marlboro, Maryland.
His mom, Ebbony Jackson, confirmed the information to TMZ on Saturday, saying she obtained a name about his loss of life within the early hours of Saturday morning.Â
Jackson and Hazel had been each pronounced lifeless on the scene by emergency medical companies, Maryland Police mentioned. In the meantime, Lytton was transported to hospital the place he later died.Â
Photographs present the fully disfigured and squashed Charger being taken away from the scene by a tow truck. The flattened automobile seems to have had its again half fully torn off.Â
NFL star Khyree Jackson’s wrecked automotive has been pictured for the primary time after his loss of life
Minnesota Vikings draftee Khyree Jackson died in a automotive accident on the younger age of 24
The accident occurred at round 3am ET Saturday when a girl, recognized as Cori Clingman, driving a silver Infinity tried to alter lanes on Route 4 at a excessive velocity, police imagine.
She struck the Dodge Charger, pushed by Hazel and carrying Jackson and Lytton, which collided with one other automobile inflicting the Dodge to careen off the street, hitting a number of tree stops earlier than finally coming to a cease.
Clingman had two different passengers in her automobile on the time of the crash, whereas the opposite driver was the one occupant of his Chevrolet. Nobody else was injured within the accident.
Maryland police have launched an investigation into the deadly crash, believing alcohol might have been concerned.
Hazel performed at Maryland and Charlotte, whereas Lytton performed at Florida State and Penn State.Â
Cornerback Jackson’s shock loss of life comes just below three months since he was chosen by the Vikings within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Minnesota took Jackson with the 108th total choose within the fourth spherical, following his collegiate profession for each the Oregon Geese and Alabama Crimson Tide.Â
He was in consideration to be a starter for the Vikings for the upcoming NFL season.
His former highschool teammates Anthony Lytton Jr. (L) and Isaiah Hazel (R) additionally died
Jackson is pictured with quarterback and fellow draftee JJ McCarthy at rookie camp in MightÂ
The Vikings, homeowners Mark and Zygi Wilf and head coach Kevin O’Connell all paid transferring tributes to Jackson on Saturday – with the franchise admitting they’re ‘devastated’.
The crew’s assertion learn: ‘We’re devastated by the information of Khyree Jackson’s loss of life following an in a single day automotive accident.
‘Whereas we work to assemble extra data, now we have spoken to Khyree’s household and supplied the help of the Minnesota Vikings.
‘We’ve got additionally communicated the information to Vikings gamers, coaches and workers and have supplied counseling for many who want emotional help.Â
‘Our ideas are with Khyree’s household, mates, teammates and coaches, in addition to all of the victims of this tragic accident.’
House owners Mark and Zygi Wilf added: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the information of Khyree’s passing.Â
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell admitted he was ‘puzzled’ after the information broke
‘Khyree had a particularly shiny future forward of him as a participant, and it was clear he was devoted to being an amazing one who made a optimistic distinction in individuals’s lives.Â
‘We’re serious about Khyree’s household and mates and all members of the Minnesota Vikings following this devastating loss.’
‘I’m completely crushed by this information. Khyree introduced a contagious power to our facility and our crew,’ added Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
‘His confidence and interesting character instantly drew his teammates to him.Â
‘In our brief time collectively, it was evident Khyree was going to grow to be an amazing skilled soccer participant, however what was extra spectacular was his want to turn into the perfect particular person he may very well be for his household and people round him.
‘I’m puzzled. My coronary heart goes out to Khyree’s household, mates, teammates and coaches.’