Jackson, the cornerback, and Hazel, the driver, were both pronounced dead at the scene, according to early Saturday morning confirmation from the police. Jacksonâs teammate in high school was Hazel.
Another passenger and teammate, Anthony Lytton Jr., was taken to the hospital but was subsequently declared deceased as well.
Jackson shared a 10-slide Instagram carousel on Friday with the caption âMmmhmmmâ and images from his life, including one of him at Vikings practice.
Jackson also shared photos of himself flexing with a lizard, grinning on a beach with two parrots, and taking self-portraits in front of a mirror to flaunt his fashionable attire.
In an image from the post that contrasts âdreamersâ and âdoers,â a group of individuals classified as âdreamersâ are shown watching a man classified as a âdoerâ ride a massive wave.
Jackson was a true âdoer.â
The football player attended Fort Scott Community College as his first college after earning his diploma from Dr. Henry Wise Jr. High School. After advancing through the ranks, he played for the Oregon Ducks and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Jackson was the best cornerback for the Ducks in 2023, according to Oregon Live, which was also his greatest season to date.
They selected the twenty-four-year-old cornerback in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
âThe news of Khyree Jacksonâs death after an overnight car accident breaks our hearts,â the Vikings said in a statement.
âThe Minnesota Vikings have talked to Khyreeâs family and offered their support while we look into the matter further.â
âWe have also communicated the news to Vikings players, coaches and staff and have offered counseling for those who need emotional support.â
âOur hearts go out to Khyreeâs family, friends, teammates, coaches, and all the other people who died in this terrible accident.â
Jackson inspired the other players to play because of his âcontagious energy.â
âThe news of this breaks my heart.â âKhyreeâs energy spread through our building and team,â OâConnell said in a statement.
âHis teammates liked him right away because he was sure of himself and had a great personality.â It was obvious to us while we were dating that Khyree would excel as a professional football player. His desire to be the greatest person he could be for his family and those around him, though, was what truly struck me.
âI am at a loss for words. My prayers are with Khyreeâs family, friends, teammates, and coaches.â
A swiftly moving Infiniti pulled out in front of Jackson and two former teammates who were riding in a Dodge Charger at around three in the morning on Saturday.
According to the police, the Charger was struck, then veered off the road to the right and struck many tree stumps.
The Infiniti also struck a Chevrolet Impala, according to the authorities.