Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, 24, tragically passed away in a car crash on July 6, 2024. The accident occurred around 3:14 a.m., involving three vehicles: a maroon Dodge Charger, a silver Infiniti Q50, and a silver Chevrolet Impala.
Jackson was not the driver of the Charger but was riding as a passenger. Two other individuals, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., also lost their lives in the crash. Hazel was driving the Infiniti Q50 at the time of impact.
Born in Prince George's County, Maryland, Jackson took a break from football after high school but returned to the sport when he attended community college. He made a switch from wide receiver to cornerback and eventually played two seasons under Nick Saban at Alabama before finishing his collegiate career at Oregon. Jackson was an all-Pac-12 first-team selection during his time with the Ducks.
The Vikings released a statement confirming Jackson's passing, expressing their condolences to the family and teammates. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with Maryland State Police reporting that alcohol may have been a contributing factor.
Jackson was drafted by the Vikings in April 2024 as their fourth-round pick (No. 108 overall). He had previously played for Dr. Henry A. Wise High School in Prince George's County, where he was a standout athlete and state champion.
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