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Former Jackson State player Levi Wyatt dies in car crash at 23

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Former Jackson State player Levi Wyatt dies in car crash at 23
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Levi Wyatt, a former defensive back for Jackson State, died at the age of 23 following a late-night car crash in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred early on August 1, around 12:14 a.m., when Wyatt's Chevrolet Camaro struck a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger suffered life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle involved was uninjured. Jackson State football expressed its grief, stating that Wyatt's memory will remain with the team as the investigation into the crash continues.

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  • •Levi Wyatt, aged 23, was involved in a crash on August 1.
  • •The accident occurred in Jackson, Mississippi, around 12:14 a.m.
  • •Wyatt was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was injured.
  • •Jackson State football mourned his death and paid tribute on social media.
  • •An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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  • 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Former College Football Player, 23, Dies in Late-Night Crash After His Car Struck Utility Pole
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“There are some losses that words can never fully explain,” the Jackson State football team wrote in a tribute to the late athlete

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