26-year-old Indianapolis Colts player, Edwin Jackson and his uber was killed by a drunk driver around 4 o’clock am Feb. 4. According to Ind. state police department, the crash happened in the early hours of the morning along I-70, west of Holt Road. The uber had pulled over to the side of the road and both men got out of the car, a few seconds later, a drunk driver lost control and struck both men, killing them instantly. The police officer that had to report to the scene hadn’t seen one of the bodies and ended up running over one of the two bodies. The reason they pulled over is yet unknown. Today the police department released a statement on who the prime suspect was. It is 54-year-old Jeffrey Monroe, who allegedly is under a fake name, as well as an undocumented immigrant who has been deported twice in the past. Monroe was said to be highly intoxicated and over the legal limit.
Jacksons family released a statement saying, “Edwin was an amazing young man that filled our lives with joy and pride. He was kind, thoughtful, humble, passionate about football and loved his family. We ask that all who were blessed to have crossed his path remember him and his amazing smile.”
Soon after that statement, the Indianapolis Colts released a statement stating, “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.”
Monroe happened to be an Uber driver at the time, and Uber themselves have come out and said they are going to do their own full investigation, and their condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Edwin Jackson.
