Vikings rookie Khyree Jakcson and two others die in car crash

Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school football teammates tragically died in a car crash early Saturday morning, as reported by Maryland State Police.

Jackson, 24, along with Isaiah Hazel, 23, were pronounced dead at the scene in Prince George’s County. Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

“We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident,” the Vikings said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates, and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.”

We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.

Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.

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The preliminary police investigation indicated that Hazel was driving, with Jackson in the front seat and Lytton in the back of a Dodge Charger when they were struck by an Infiniti Q50 attempting to change lanes at high speed.

Jackson, a cornerback, played college football at Alabama and Oregon before being selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jackson, Hazel, and Lytton played high school football together in Maryland before moving on to college careers.

“I am absolutely crushed by this news,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him.”