Minnesota Vikings Player Khyree Jackson Dies in Car Crash at 24 E- News
Minnesota Vikings Player Khyree Jackson Dies in Car Crash at 24 E- News
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00:00The Minnesota Vikings are mourning a tragic loss. The NFL team shares that
00:05their rookie cornerback Kyrie Jackson has died in a car crash July 6th, posting
00:11a statement to the team's Instagram writing, we are devastated by the news of
00:15Kyrie Jackson's death following an overnight car accident. Our thoughts are
00:20with Kyrie's family, friends, teammates, and coaches, as well as all the victims
00:25of this tragic accident. In a press release, Maryland State Police say that
00:30Kyrie was riding in a car in Upper Marlboro when it collided with two other
00:35vehicles. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say they believe
00:40alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. However, the investigation is still
00:45ongoing and no arrests have been made. Kyrie was born and raised in Maryland,
00:51starting his football career at the University of Alabama, before transferring
00:55to the University of Oregon for his final season. The cornerback was selected
01:00by the Minnesota Vikings back in April during the fourth round of the 2024 NFL
01:05draft. The Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell breaks his silence on Kyrie's
01:09passing in a July 6th statement saying, I am absolutely crushed by this news.
01:15Kyrie brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and
01:20engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him. The Minnesota
01:25coach continues, in our short time together it was evident Kyrie was going
01:29to develop into a tremendous professional football player. But what
01:33was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for
01:37his family and those around him. I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to
01:42Kyrie's family, friends, teammates, and coaches. Kyrie Jackson was 24 years old.