Bradenton,FL : Colts star Edwin Jackson killed in auto accident by suspected drunken driver on January, Sunday 4th 2018

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson, a former standout football player at Georgia Southern, was killed by a suspected drunken driver early Sunday morning. The accident occurred on Interstate 70 in Indianapolis.

Jackson, 26, was an inside linebacker and spent all of this season on injured reserve.

The Colts issued a statement on Jackson's death Sunday. It read: "We were heartbroken to hear the news of Edwin Jackson's passing. Edwin was loved by all in the Colts organization. We admired his outgoing personality, competitive spirit and hard-working mentality. He was well-respected among all with whom he crossed paths, and he will be greatly missed in our locker room and throughout our entire organization. We also understand that another person lost his life in the accident, only adding to our sorrow on this day. We are shocked and saddened by this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of both men during this difficult time."

Jackson joined the Colts late in the 2015 season but did not appear in any games. In 2016, he played in all 16 games, including eight starters. He was the third-leading tackler on the team with 66 tackles. He previously played for the Arizona Cardinals.

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Colts star Edwin Jackson killed in auto accident by suspected drunken driver