Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson has died in a automotive crash on the age of 24.
Rookie Jackson and two former highschool team-mates, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr, died early Saturday morning in Prince George’s County, Maryland in the USA.
The Dodge Charger they have been travelling in collided with one other automobile that was making an attempt to vary lanes at excessive velocity.
“I’m completely crushed by this information,” stated Vikings head coach, Kevin O’Connell.
“Khyree introduced a contagious power to our facility and our staff. His confidence and interesting character instantly drew his team-mates to him.
“In our brief time collectively, it was evident Khyree was going to grow to be an incredible skilled soccer participant, however what was extra spectacular was his want to change into the perfect individual he may very well be for his household and people round him.”
A Vikings assertion learn, “We’re devastated by the information of Khyree Jackson’s demise following an in a single day automotive accident.
“Our ideas are with Khyree’s household, buddies, team-mates and coaches, in addition to all of the victims of this tragic accident.”
Jackson was chosen by the Vikings within the fourth spherical of the NFL Draft in April however had but to play a recreation earlier than his demise.
