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Video of Fatal Accident Scene Involving Cardinals CB Jeff Gladney Emerges

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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 died in a car accident early Monday morning in Dallas, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported, per Gladney’s agent. He was 25 years old.

The cause of the crash and Gladney’s death remain under investigation but some details have emerged.

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

A witness was at the scene and posted video of the wreckage.

“Im the security guard who watched him die driving to fast…I watched this young man and his girlfriend burn in that g wagon..I want everyone to know i tried my best to get them out they were already gone ….They hit dat wall to hard …praying fa the families…rih..”

Watch below:

Gladney was a first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2020. The TCU product started 15 games his rookie season, collecting 81 total tackles, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. Gladney was released by the Vikings following an indictment for felony assault ahead of the 2021 season.

The Cardinals signed Gladney to a two-year contract this offseason after he was found not guilty in the domestic violence case.

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