A woman was indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular homicide, in the car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson back in July.
Jackson and two others were killed in the crash, which occurred in the early hours of July 6, weeks before training camp began.
Cori Clingman was indicted on 13 counts, including vehicular homicide related to driving under the influence, according to prosecutors in Prince George’s County, a suburb of Washington.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON Pakinomist
Khyree Jackson, #DB16 from Oregon, runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2024 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Clingman faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted, State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said.
Jackson was drafted in the fourth round of last year’s NFL Draft, but was never able to take a snap.
“I am absolutely devastated by this news,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said at the time of Jackson’s death.
“Khyree brought an infectious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and engaging personality immediately drew his teammates to him. In our short time together, it was clear that Khyree would develop into a tremendous professional soccer player, but what’s more was impressive was his desire to be the best person he could be for his family and those around him. I’m at a loss for words. friends, teammates and coaches.”
Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy, #9, puts his arm around Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson, #31, during the Minnesota Vikings Rookie Camp on May 10, 2024 at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OHIO STATE’S EMEKA EGBUKA REFLECTS ON HOW BUCKEYES RALLED FROM MICHIGAN LOSS TO WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Jackson, a passenger, and 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, who had been driving the car, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Police said 23-year-old Anthony Lytton Jr., who had been sitting in the back of the car, was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The three played high school football together and won a state championship.
Police said Clingman crashed into the car with the three men while trying to change lanes. Police said she had been “driving at a high rate of speed” when she hit the vehicle.
Clingman had two other passengers in the car at the time of the accident, but no one was injured as a result. The driver of a third car involved was also not injured.
Khyree Jackson, #5 of the Oregon Ducks looks to the sideline during the Pac-12 Championship game against the Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium on December 1, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sports/Getty Images)
Jackson took a break from football after high school, but he returned to the sport when he attended community college, where he switched from wide receiver to cornerback. He played two seasons under Nick Saban at Alabama before finishing his collegiate career at Oregon, where he was an All-Pac-12 first-team selection.
