Former JSU Football Standout Killed in Car Crash, Coroner Says

Former JSU football standout killed in car crash, coroner says

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Former Jackson State University football standout Levi Wyatt Jr. was killed in a vehicle crash in Jackson late Friday night, according to Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard. The crash happened about 11:40 p.m. July 31 at the intersection of North State Street and Belhaven Street. Wyatt, 23, was pronounced dead following the crash. He was a native of Vicksburg and had declared for the 2026 NFL Draft earlier this year aft…

Jackson State mourns 23-year-old football alum Levi Wyatt after fatal crash

A promising football journey came to a tragic end after former Jackson State defensive back Levi Wyatt Jr. died in a car crash in Jackson, Mississippi. According to People, the 23-year-old was killed early Saturday, Aug. 1, when the Chevrolet Camaro he was driving crashed into a utility pole after a collision involving another vehicle. Mississippi...

Former JSU football player Levi Wyatt dies in crash

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) is mourning the loss a former football player who died during a crash. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said Levi Wyatt, Jr., died during a crash on North State Street and Belhaven Street just before 11:45 p.m. on July 31, 2026. While playing for JSU, Wyatt was [...]

Former Jackson State football player killed in crash; Capitol Police investigating

A Jackson State football player was killed in a late-night crash

Former Jackson State football player dies in car accident

Jackson State University is mourning the loss of former defensive back Levi Wyatt, who died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, the school announced on Saturday. Wyatt spent one season with the Tigers in 2025, contributing on defense and special teams as Jackson State won the Southwestern Athletic Conference East Division championship. He appeared in all 12 games and finished with 12 tackles, including nine solo stops, along with f…

Former Jackson State defensive back Levi Wyatt dies in car crash

Former Jackson State defensive back Levi Wyatt died in a Friday night car crash. Wyatt, 23, was in an accident around 11:40 p.m. near the intersection of North State Street and Belhaven Street, Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told The Clarion-Ledger. Wyatt’s vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and hit a light pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jackson State football program issued a statement Saturday afternoon, mourning the l…