Former Alabama CB, Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in car crash
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Former Alabama standout and Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson has tragically passed away at the age of 24 following an overnight car crash.
According to Maryland State Police, Jackson was one of three people who died in the crash in Prince George’s County.
Officials say Jackson died at the scene - the other victims were Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24.
The team announced the heartbreaking news Saturday morning via its X account:
We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
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
Statement from Owners Mark & Zygi Wilf on Khyree Jackson's tragic passing pic.twitter.com/ed3nIz9ebH
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
The University of Alabama also took to social media to offer their condolences to the Jackson Family:
Alabama mourns the loss of former student-athlete Khyree Jackson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/eHeZGFpqHb
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) July 6, 2024
The Vikings selected Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played two years at the University of Alabama before playing his final season at the University of Oregon in 2023.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Information obtained in the article was also sourced by the AP.
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