Vikings rookie quarterback Khyree Jackson among three fatalities in fatal crash

Tributes for Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson are pouring in online.

Yesterday (July 6), 24-year-old Khyree Jackson – who was playing his first season for the NFL team Minnesota Vikings – and two of his friends, Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, were involved in a car accident in Upper Marlboro, Maryland at around 3:15 a.m.

The trio had been teammates in high school and were traveling in a maroon Dodge Charger when it collided with two other cars.

State police report that her vehicle was hit by a silver Infiniti that was “driving at high speed” and “attempted to change lanes.”

The Infiniti is said to have first hit the Charger before hitting a Chevrolet Impala.

The occupants of the other vehicles are said to have remained uninjured.

According to a Maryland State Police press release, Hazel and Jackson were found dead at the scene of the accident and Lytton died after being taken to the hospital.

Since then, numerous tributes have been pouring in for Jackson, Hazel and Lytton online.

Khyree Jackson was in the car with two high school friends (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement, “I am absolutely devastated by this news. Khyree brought an infectious energy to our facility and our team.

“His confidence and engaging personality immediately captivated his teammates.

“In the short time we spent together, it was obvious that Khyree was going to develop into a great professional football player, but what was most impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him.

“I am at a loss for words. My deepest condolences go out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.”

The NFL said: “The NFL family is deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the passing of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson.

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, loved ones and all those affected by this tragic accident.”

Wise Athletics wrote: “The Dr. Henry A. Wise Athletic Department extends condolences to the families and mourns the loss of Khyree Jackson (2016 State Champion, Class of 2017), Anthony Lytton, Jr. (AJ) (2015, ’16, ’17 State Champion, Class of 2018) and Isaiah Hazel (2015, ’16, ’17 State Champion, Class of 2019). #OnceAPumaAlwaysAPuma.”

The incident is still under investigation by authorities. Maryland State Police note that investigators “believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.”

The report states: “Charges will be filed pending the completion of the investigation and consultation with the Prince George’s County District Attorney’s Office. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation.”

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