Maryland State Police release details on fatal crash involving Khyree Jackson, Anthony Lytton Jr., Isaiah Hazel

Maryland State police have released details surrounding the fatal auto collision that claimed the lives of Khyree Jackson, Anthony Lytton Jr. and Isaiah Hazel.

According to the report, troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a three-vehicle crash in the early hours of July 6 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The crash occurred on northbound Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue and Presidential Parkway north of Dower House Road. The three vehicles involved were a silver Infinity Q50, a silver Chevrolet Impala and a maroon Dodge Charger.

Notably, investigators believe alcohol may have been a contributing circumstance in the crash. It’s unclear, as of this report, which parties may have been driving under the influence.

Hazel and Jackson were pronounced deceased on the scene while Lytton was transported to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by the attending medical professionals.

“The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the silver Infiniti, later identified as Cori Clingman, was traveling northbound on Route 4/Pennsylvania Avenue in Prince George’s County,” the report reads. “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.”

No one was injured in either of the other two vehicles and the road was closed for just over seven hours following the crash.

According to the report, charges are pending the investigation and consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Jackson was recently drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 108 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft after spending one season with the Oregon Ducks. He previously played two seasons under Nick Saban at Alabama.

AJ Lytton played at Penn State and Florida State in college, and Isaiah Hazel played for their home-state school in Maryland. The trio won state championships at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School (MD) together in 2016.

Jackson’s final season in college saw him put together 34 tackles (25 solo), he also compiled 5.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, seven passes defended and 2.0 sacks. His interception total not only led the Ducks’ defense but ranked fourth in the Pac-12. For his efforts, Jackson earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in his lone season in Eugene before heading to the NFL Draft.