The driving force who allegedly caused the crash that killed former Minnesota Vikings player Khyree Jackson and two of his highschool teammates over the summer pleaded guilty to a few counts of negligent homicide under the influence, in line with ESPN.
The driving force, Cori Clingman, gave her plea in a Maryland courtroom on Friday, November 7. She will probably be sentenced on February 4, 2026.
Jackson was killed within the automobile accident on July 6, in Maryland, along Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24. Jackson was also 24 years old.
Maryland State Police said the accident occurred at 3:14 a.m., when the trio’s vehicle collided with two other cars in Upper Marlboro.
Hazel, the motive force, and Jackson, who was within the passenger seat, were pronounced dead on the scene. Lytton, who was within the backseat, was transported to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by hospital personnel.
Clingman, 25, was driving the silver Infiniti Q50 that crashed into Hazel’s Dodge Charger. Investigators said Clingman tried to vary lanes at “a high rate of speed” and hit the Charger, which was then sent off the road and into multiple tree trunks.
Based on Maryland State Police, alcohol “can have been a contributing circumstance within the crash.”
Nobody within the Infiniti was hurt.
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Within the wake of Jackson’s premature death, the NFL community got here together to mourn the lack of the young talent.
“We’re devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight automobile accident,” the Vikings said in a July 6 social media statement. “Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, in addition to all of the victims of this tragic accident.”
“An excessive amount of ahead of him,” said Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy via Instagram. “Rest in peace to an outstanding athlete but more importantly a extremely f—king great man.”
McCarthy added, “See you in the following life fam.”
McCarthy and Jackson were each drafted by the Vikings in 2024.
“I’m absolutely crushed by this news,” said Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell in a press release. “Khyree brought a contagious energy to our facility and our team. His confidence and fascinating personality immediately drew his teammates to him.”
The NFL community got here together to mourn the tragic death of Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson. “We’re devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight automobile accident,” the Vikings said in a Saturday, July 6, social media statement. “Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, in addition to […]
He continued: “In our short time together, it was evident that Khyree was going to grow to be an incredible skilled football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to develop into the most effective person he might be for his family and people around him.”
The Minnesota Twins paid tribute to Jackson on the time as well, honoring him with a moment of silence before their game on July 6. A photograph of Jackson was also projected onto the Jumbotron.
“In memory of Khyree Jackson 1999-2024,” a title card read, alongside a photograph of Jackson wearing a Vikings jersey.
Jackson was only one month away from his twenty fifth birthday on the time of the accident. He was drafted by the Vikings within the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.