Cori Clingman, the driver of the vehicle that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson last summer, was arrested Thursday and indicted on 13 counts, including negligent manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol, an attorney for Prince George County in Upper Marlboro, Md., said.
“This was a horrific tragedy that should not have occurred,” said Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy.
The accident occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 6. Clingman, driving an infinity Q50, collided with a Dodge Charger on northbound Route 4 near Presidential Parkway in Prince George’s County. Jackson, 24, was one of three men killed. Two of his former high school teammates, Anthony Lytton Jr., 24, and Isaiah Hazel, 23, also died in the crash.
Thursday’s indictment followed six months of investigation by the Maryland State Police. Clingman, who was 23 at the time of the crash, was arrested and is currently being held without bond. She faces up to 30 years in prison, according to Braveboy.
“This just starts, really, our fight to get justice for these three young men, their families, Wise High School, the NFL and this entire community,” Braveboy said.
Jackson’s death rattled a Vikings organization that has maintained its support. A few weeks ago, Ebbony and Raymond Jackson, Khyree’s parents, shared that they are in the process of developing a foundation on behalf of their son. They also plan to travel to speak with prospective athletes about the importance of driver safety.
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