Edwin JacksonThe driver of the truck that struck Jackson and Monroe was arrested after briefly alluding police, and is currently in the Marion County Jail.
Edwin Joseph Jackson lettered in both football and wrestling at Westlake High School in Atlanta. He was a 5A Georgia High School State Championship finalist in wrestling at the 189-pound weight class, and won regional championships his junior and senior years. In football, he played linebacker, and also was a kicker and punter.
Jackson later played football at Georgia Southern University before being signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015, then joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2016.
The Colts issued a statement on Jackson's death which 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."
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