Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, teammates, and coaches, as well as the families of all those affected by this tragic event.’
The crash occurred around 3 a.m. when the group, traveling in a Dodge Charger, was struck by a speeding Infiniti. The Charger went off the road and hit tree stumps, while the Infiniti collided with another vehicle.
Thankfully, no one in the other vehicles was injured, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell shared his thoughts on the player’s impact: ‘His energy and spirit touched everyone on our team. His confidence and personality made him a valued presence both on and off the field.