Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in auto accident
Defensive back killed with two others in crash in Maryland
Minnesota Vikings fourth-round pick Khyree Jackson died along with two others in an auto accident in Upper Marlboro, Md, on July 6.
The Maryland State Police released a statement explaining the circumstances that led to the deaths.
Khyree Jackson died: Tragic day for the NFL
Authorities identified the deceased as Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro, Khyree Jackson, 24, of Waldorf, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, of Upper Marlboro. Emergency medical service personnel pronounced Hazel and Jackson dead at the scene. Medical personnel at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center pronounced Lytton dead after he was transported there.
… Shortly after 3:14 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a crash on northbound Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue and Presidential Parkway north of Dower House Road in Upper Marlboro. The three vehicles involved in the crash were a silver Infinity Q50, a silver Chevrolet Impala and a maroon Dodge Charger.
The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the silver Infiniti, later identified as Cori Clingman, 23, of Upper Marlboro, was traveling northbound on Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue in Prince George’s County.
Investigators believe Clingman attempted to change lanes while driving at a high rate of speed when she struck the Dodge Charger and then struck the Chevrolet Impala.
The Charger subsequently traveled off of the right side of the roadway and struck multiple tree stumps where the vehicle came to rest.
#NewsAlert @MDSP investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of three in Prince Georges Co early this morning. Details available on the Maryland State Police website under News at: https://t.co/mEv8MMipoA pic.twitter.com/Lx1T18pqz6
— MD State Police (@MDSP) July 6, 2024
Jackson made NFL News in the 2024 draft when the Vikings beat out other NFL teams and used a fourth-round pick – 108th overall – to select the defensive back out of Oregon.
After a checkered early part of his college career, Jackson played for Alabama. Subsequently, he transferred to Oregon to continue his football journey.
Khyree Jackson had potential for one of the best comeback stories in sports after he worked his way back to football from a grocery store deli. I’m beyond heartbroken for him, his family, and teammates. Be safe and love on your people. pic.twitter.com/rCfej6DKZV
— Jason (@_jason_777) July 6, 2024
He had excelled at Minnesota’s OTAs and the team had high hopes for him as a player in their secondary.
Statement from Head Coach Kevin O’Connell on Khyree Jackson’s tragic passing pic.twitter.com/Sa7dffCTof
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.
Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.
💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/pkgC4kQtWi
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
This marks the second time in recent years a Vikings draft pick who played defensive back did in an auto accident.
Jackson’s final post on Instragram added to the sorrow seeing how joyous he was.
Among the photos Khyree Jackson posted yesterday to IG. pic.twitter.com/nWXM81qlpz
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) July 6, 2024
