Former Jackson State defensive back Levi Wyatt dies at 23 following a car crash in Mississippi, according to multiple reports. Times of India says the crash occurs early Saturday, Aug. 1, in Jackson, Mississippi. It reports that police say Wyatt’s Camaro leaves the road and strikes a pole. The Hinds County Coroner, Jeremiah Howard, confirms the death. Yahoo Sports also reports Wyatt’s death in a car accident around July 31, citing reports and family accounts, with one report placing the incident in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
On the football side, Times of India says Wyatt spent his final college season with Jackson State in 2025. It reports he previously transferred to McNeese State and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College before returning to the Tigers. The report also states he helped Jackson State win the SWAC East Division championship.
Across sources, the main points are Wyatt’s age, his death following a single-vehicle car crash in Mississippi, and his role as a former Jackson State defensive back. Dates and specific locations are reported with slight variation.
