Defanzivni fudbaler Minesote Kajri Džekson poginuo je u noći između subote i nedelje.
Kajri Džekson je imao 24 godine i sa univerziteta Oregon (igrao još za Alabamu i Fort Skot) je 2024. godine ušao u NFL kao ruki.
Minesota Vajkingsi birali su ga u 4. rundi i imali velike planove za mladog kornerbeka.
Kako javljaju američki mediji, Džekson je poginuo u saobraćajnoj nesreći u Merilendu kada je vozilo iz suprotnog smera želelo da promeni traku i frontalno se zakucalo u automobil u kome se Kajri nalazio.
On je bio na suvozačkom mestu.
Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland car crash that claimed the lives of 2 others
Authorities said the driver of a silver Infiniti, identified as Cori Clingman, attempted to change lanes while “driving at a high rate of speed.” pic.twitter.com/WRL79xbfL3— Simo saadi🇲🇦🇵🇸🇺🇸 (@Simo7809957085) July 7, 2024
Od Kajrija Džeksona se Mineosta oprostila na društvenim mrežama:
We are devastated by the news of Khyree Jackson’s death following an overnight car accident.
Our thoughts are with Khyree’s family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident.
💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/pkgC4kQtWi
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 6, 2024
Foto: AP Photo/Vasha Hunt
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