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Details Revealed of Jeff Gladney’s Fatal Car Crash

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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Gladney has been released by the team, just a couple of hours after he was indicted by a Texas grand jury for felony assault of a woman he was previously in a relationship with. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car accident on Monday, the team confirmed in a statement on Twitter. He was 25.

“We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who are mourning this tremendous loss,” the team stated.

Gladney had just signed with the Arizona NFL team in March.

Details of the crash have been released.

Via CBS DFW:

Police say it was just before 2:30 a.m. when deputies were sent to the westbound lanes of Woodall Rogers, near Allen Street. Dispatchers had received reports of a major accident involving an overturned vehicle in the grassy area. Once at the scene deputies found two vehicles wrecked and two people dead. Officials later confirmed that it was a male and a female in one of the cars that died in the accident — their names won’t be released until they are positively identified and next of kin is notified.

Investigators say their preliminary information indicates one vehicle was speeding and clipped the second vehicle from behind. The speeding vehicle lost control and hit the pier beam of the Woodall Rogers Freeway. The second vehicle was also occupied by two people but neither was seriously injured.

The athlete’s agent, Brian Overstreet, also confirmed the news to the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time,” Overstreet said.

“Lost my brother, my best friend, my right hand man,” Jalen Reagor wrote on Twitter following the announcement. “Ain’t too much more I can take man damn! R.I.P. Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please,” he added. Reagor also shared his last exchange with his best friend.

Gladney had not yet played an official game with his Cardinals teammates. He had been cut from the Minnesota Vikings roster last year, following an assault charge. According to ESPN, he was found not guilty by a Dallas jury in March and signed with the Cardinals shortly after.

R.I.P.

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