Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. He was 36 years old.
Jackson was killed when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving "left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned," a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.
"Our entire Vikings family is saddened by the news of Tarvaris Jackson being taken from us too soon," the Minnesota Vikings said on Twitter. "One of Tarvaris' greatest attributes was his positive outlook and approach. He genuinely cared about others, was a good friend and will be missed by family, teammates, and Vikings fans everywhere."
Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of former #Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson.— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 13, 2020
You will be missed, TJack!
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Statement from the #Vikings on the passing of former QB Tarvaris Jackson. pic.twitter.com/zcHIPQtMUN— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 13, 2020
