{"id":4353,"date":"2024-07-08T13:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/?p=4353"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:38:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:38:02","slug":"minnesota-vikings-rookie-khyree-jackson-dies-after-maryland-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2024\/07\/minnesota-vikings-rookie-khyree-jackson-dies-after-maryland-car-crash.html","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Dies After Maryland Car Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Khyree Jackson, an April NFL draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings, and two former high school teammates died after an overnight car crash. Jackson was 24 years old. In a statement, state police said three vehicles were involved in the fatal crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Jackson, the front seat passenger in a Dodge Charger, and Isaiah Hazel, the driver, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. State police said Anthony Lytton Jr., who was sitting in the back seat, was pronounced dead at a hospital.<\/p>\n

Investigators say the driver of a silver Infiniti \u201cattempted to change lanes while driving at a high rate of speed when she struck the Dodge Charger\u201d and then struck another vehicle, a Chevrolet Impala, according to the state police news release. \u201cThe\u00a0Charger subsequently traveled off of the right side of the roadway and struck multiple tree stumps where the vehicle came to rest,\u201d the statement said. Maryland State Police believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor. The police said the charges are pending the investigation and consultation with the county state\u2019s attorney\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0a post on X<\/a>\u00a0from the Henry A. Wise High School athletic department, Jackson, Hazel and Lytton were teammates at the school in Upper Marlboro for several seasons. Hazel played collegiately at Maryland and Charlotte, while Lytton was on teams at Florida State, Penn State and Bowie State. Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wiff said in a statement, \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the news of Khyree\u2019s passing. Khyree had an extremely bright future ahead of him as a player, and it was clear he was dedicated to being a tremendous person who made a positive difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d The Vikings\u00a0said they have been in contact with Jackson\u2019s\u00a0family, offering support and have informed Jackson\u2019s teammates, coaches and staff of the tragic situation.<\/p>\n