Less than three days after the tragic deaths of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson, A.J. Lytton Jr., and Isaiah Hazel, charges could be coming in the near future for the person who caused the fatal car accident.
On Monday, the Star Tribune's Paul Walsh shared that the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office in Maryland is "definitely moving quickly and expeditiously" to decide whether or not to press charges against the driver who caused the vehicle with Jackson, Lytton, and Hazel inside to crash.
A spokeswoman for the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office, Denise Douglas, shared the following information with the Star Tribune about the ongoing investigation.
"An early evidentiary review has been scheduled for this week.
Our office continues to work diligently with on this ongoing investigation. We only have initial reports, which do not include the , which has to be developed from the medical records in this case. We have not yet received those yet."
According to police, the accident occurred in the early morning of this past Saturday when a Dodge Charger with the three former high school teammates inside slid off the road and into multiple tree stumps after it was struck by the driver of an Infiniti Q50 during an attempt to switch lanes at a high rate of speed. Police also believe "alcohol may have played a role in the crash."
Current and former Minnesota Vikings react to the tragic passing of Khyree Jackson
Since the passing of Jackson was confirmed on Saturday, a number of current and former Vikings players have shared their reactions online to the devastating news and offered their condolences to the family and friends of those who were killed.
I want to send my deepest condolences to the family of Khyree Jackson. A tragic loss and life taken too soon.
— Carl Eller (@CarlEller81) July 7, 2024
I am sorry to hear about Khyree Jackson passing away. A great young man by the sounds of it. My condolences to his family.
— Tommy Kramer (@Kramer9Tommy) July 7, 2024
Very sad to hear of Khyree Jackson tragic accident. He seemed to be a budding star and sending my condolences to his family and friends.
— Paul Krause (@PaulKrauseHOF) July 7, 2024
So sad! Heard so many great things about him as a player and a man! Praying for Khyree, All others involved and his family! 🙏 https://t.co/Qyqmqio87K
— Adam Thielen (@athielen19) July 6, 2024
🙏🏼 for Khyree and his family & friends. https://t.co/GHZKvXpylJ
— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) July 6, 2024
Heartbroken. https://t.co/9y3ParEjaa
— Kevin O'Connell (@KevOC7) July 6, 2024
31 🕊️
— Joshua Metellus (@NoExcuses_23) July 6, 2024
Very sad. RIP. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/jXVk6pJdCW
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) July 6, 2024
Drafted by Minnesota in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft earlier this year, Jackson was expected to compete for playing time in the secondary during the team's upcoming training camp and preseason.
Instead, his life, along with the lives of Lytton and Hazel, has now been lost thanks to a poor decision being made that was out of their control.
Jackson was only a member of the Vikings for a short period of time, but based on the reactions that have been shared after his passing, his addition to the locker room was something that had already made a significant impact on his new teammates and coaches.