(ABC 6 News) – NFL Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car crash.

According to a press release from Maryland State Police, 24-year-old Khyree Jackson died alongside 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel and 24-year-old Anthony Lytton, Jr.

It happened shortly after 3:14 a.m. in Prince George’s County. All three victims were occupants of a maroon Dodge Charger, driven by Hazel.

Maryland State Police says Jackson and Hazel were pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Lytton was transported to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased by hospital personnel.

The NFL posted to Facebook Saturday morning, saying “The NFL family is deeply saddened and devastated by the passing of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, loved ones and everybody involved in this tragic accident.”

Jackson started his collegiate career playing community college his first two years, first at Fort Scott Community College in 2019 and then transferring to East Mississippi Community College in 2020.

Jackson went on to play at Alabama in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Oregon, where he finished his college career. There, Jackson was a first-team All-Pac-12 Conference cornerback, playing starting 12 games for the Ducks.

Jackson was selected by the Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft as a fourth-round pick.

The Minnesota Vikings posted three statements to Facebook on Jackson’s passing.

Head Coach Kevin O’Connell says, “I am absolutely crushed by this news. Khyree brought a contagious 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 evident Khyree was going to develop into a tremendous professional football player, but what was more impressive was his desire to become the best person he could be for his family and those around him. I am at a loss for words. My heart goes out to Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.”

Owners Mark and Zygi Wilf say, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Khyree’s passing. Khyree had an extremely bright future ahead of him as a player, and it was clear he was dedicated to being a tremendous person who made a positive difference in people’s lives. We are thinking about Khyree’s famiy and friends and all members of the Minnesota Vikings following this devastating loss.”

General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says, “I am heartbroken by the loss of Khyree. As we got to know him throughout the pre-draft process, it was clear the goals Khyree wanted to accomplish both professionally and personally. His story was one of resilience. He was taking steps to become the best version of himself not just for him, but for those who cared about and looked up to him. Khyree’s personality captured every room he was in. I’m devastated that his life and everything he had in front of him has been cut short. My thoughts are with Khyree’s family and friends, those who played with and coached him in college, and his teammates and coaches here at the Vikings.”

Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a crash on northbound Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue and Presidential Parkway north of Dower House Road in Upper Marlboro. Three vehicles were involved in the crash were a silver Infinity Q50, a silver Chevrolet Impala and the maroon Dodge Charger.

The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the silver Infiniti, later identified as 23-year-old Cori Clingman, was traveling northbound on Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue in Prince George’s County.

Investigators believe Clingman attempted to change lanes while driving at a high rate of speed when she struck the Dodge Charger and then struck the Chevrolet Impala. The Charger subsequently traveled off of the right side of the roadway and struck multiple tree stumps where the vehicle came to rest.

Investigators believe alcohol may have been a contributing circumstance in the crash.

Charges are pending the investigation and consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation.