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 automobile 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 acquired a name about his dying within the early hours of Saturday morning.Â
Jackson and Hazel had been each pronounced lifeless on the scene by emergency medical providers, Maryland Police stated. In the meantime, Lytton was transported to hospital the place he later died.Â
Photos present the fully disfigured and squashed Charger being taken away from the scene by a tow truck. The flattened car seems to have had its again half fully torn off.Â
The accident occurred at round 3am ET Saturday when a lady, recognized as Cori Clingman, driving a silver Infinity tried to vary lanes on Route 4 at a excessive pace, police imagine.
She struck the Dodge Charger, pushed by Hazel and carrying Jackson and Lytton, which collided with one other car inflicting the Dodge to careen off the highway, hitting a number of tree stops earlier than finally coming to a cease.
Clingman had two different passengers in her car 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 dying comes just below three months since he was chosen by the Vikings within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Minnesota took Jackson with the 108th general decide 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.
The Vikings, homeowners Mark and Zygi Wilf and head coach Kevin O’Connell all paid shifting tributes to Jackson on Saturday – with the franchise admitting they’re ‘devastated’.
The workforce’s assertion learn: ‘We’re devastated by the information of Khyree Jackson’s dying following an in a single day automobile accident.
‘Whereas we work to assemble extra data, we have now spoken to Khyree’s household and provided the assist of the Minnesota Vikings.
‘We have now additionally communicated the information to Vikings gamers, coaches and employees and have provided counseling for individuals who want emotional assist.Â
‘Our ideas are with Khyree’s household, mates, teammates and coaches, in addition to all of the victims of this tragic accident.’
Homeowners Mark and Zygi Wilf added: ‘We’re deeply saddened by the information of Khyree’s passing.Â
‘Khyree had an especially 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 folks’s lives.Â
‘We’re interested by 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 workforce,’ added Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
‘His confidence and interesting persona instantly drew his teammates to him.Â
‘In our brief time collectively, it was evident Khyree was going to become an amazing skilled soccer participant, however what was extra spectacular was his want to turn out to be the perfect individual he could possibly be for his household and people round him.
‘I’m perplexed. My coronary heart goes out to Khyree’s household, mates, teammates and coaches.’