The NFL has lost a great player and the Minnesota Vikings have lost a great potential leader. With Khyree Jackson passing away in a tragic accident, the Vikings didn’t just lose a cornerback. As a Viking, Jackson brought great energy to the team. All his teammates say he was the kind of player who would be smiling and greeting everybody in the training facility.
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People in the Vikings building, including the coaches and the support staff have been deeply impacted by the loss of their player as well as their friend. And with his tragic accident, the league is shocked.
As per the reports from the Maryland State Police, the cornerback wasn’t the only one in the crash. The car had 2 other people in it, AJ Litton and Isiah Hazel. The veteran NFL reporter provides some more light on the tragic incident:
“Isaiah Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger with three individuals in it. Khyree Jackson was sitting in the front seat and AJ Litton was in the back. All three men had played college football Jackson is the one who made it to the NFL and the state police. Reports suggest there was an Infinity that was trying to change lanes at a high rate of speed hit the Charger and sent it off the road.”
As he explained the collision, Florio mentioned that this was a high-speed crash that ended with the Charger hitting tree stumps. Moreover, the accident caused the three people in Jackson’s car to pass away immediately. Additionally, Florio spoke about the fact that there might have been alcohol involved in the incident. As he spoke about the unfortunate accident, Florio also shared two messages about the reality of life that became apparent with Jackson’s passing.
Mike Florio’s message after the passing of Khyree Jackson
Florio reiterated that Jackson’s death was a shocking reminder of the precious nature of life. When an accident like this happens, everyone is reminded that they need to cherish their family members and appreciate the kind of time they have with people in their life. Florio had a wholesome message for his viewers. But at the same time, Florio also had a lesson for his viewers. He derived an important moral from the unfortunate accident of Khyree Jackson.
The analyst made it clear that the involvement of alcohol, especially when it comes to driving is a slippery slope. With the way technology and online services have progressed, there is absolutely no need to ever get behind the wheel if an individual is inebriated. And with the rumors of drinking being prevalent around the Jackson accident, Florio’s words made a lot of sense. Moreover, with more details coming in about Jackson’s case, and the NFL community continues to mourn his loss.
