Khyree Jackson dies in fatal Upper Marlboro car crash
Fatal Upper Marlboro car crash death of Khyree Jackson – Obituary
Khyree Jackson, a rookie cornerback recently drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, was tragically killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The collision also claimed the lives of former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton.
Jackson, 24, and Hazel, 23, were declared deceased shortly after emergency responders arrived at the scene around 3:14 a.m. Lytton, 24, succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Authorities reported that the three were traveling together in a Dodge Charger when another vehicle, changing lanes at high speed, collided with their car. Preliminary investigations suggest that alcohol might have played a role in the crash.
Hazel, who previously played for the Maryland Terrapins and the Charlotte 49ers, and Lytton, who competed for Florida State and Penn State, were both high school teammates of Jackson, according to ESPN.
The Vikings expressed their grief over Jackson’s death on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Khyree Jackson following the tragic accident,” the team said. “Our condolences go out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates, coaches, and all those affected by this devastating event.”
Jackson, who completed his college football career at the University of Oregon, was selected by the Vikings as a fourth-round draft pick.
The crash caused the vehicle carrying Jackson and his friends to veer off the road, as reported by police.
“I am heartbroken by this news,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell posted on X. “Khyree’s infectious energy and his strong personality made a significant impact on our team. I’m struggling to find the right words.”
In a separate statement, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah expressed his sorrow, noting that Jackson had been “making strides to become the best version of himself.”
Dan Lanning, Jackson’s former head coach at Oregon, also expressed his profound sadness. “I will miss your smile,” he wrote on X. “A great player and an even better person.”
Fatal Upper Marlboro car crash death of Khyree Jackson – Obituary Khyree Jackson, a rookie cornerback recently drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, was tragically killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The collision also claimed the lives of former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton. Jackson, 24, and…
Fatal Upper Marlboro car crash death of Khyree Jackson – Obituary Khyree Jackson, a rookie cornerback recently drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, was tragically killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The collision also claimed the lives of former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton. Jackson, 24, and…