New details emerge on fatal car crash involving Georgia OL Devin Willock, recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy
New details have emerged regarding a car crash that killed Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy early Sunday morning. According to the Athens Banner-Herald, two other members of the football program were also in the vehicle and suffered injuries.
Offensive tackle Warren McClendon and recruiting staffer Tory Bowles were the other passengers. They were both taken to the hospital for their injuries and, thankfully, are said to be in stable condition. McClendon’s injuries are reportedly minor, whereas Bowles’ are more serious.
LeCroy was the driver of the vehicle, a 2021 Ford Expedition, which was traveling southbound on Barrett Shoals Road before leaving the road and striking two power poles along with several trees. Police responded at 2:45 a.m. Willock died at the scene, while LeCroy was taken to a local hospital before passing away.
The car crash occurred 12 hours after Georgia celebrated its recent national championship with a victory parade and event at Sanford Stadium.
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“We are covering the families of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy in prayer this morning,” athletic director Josh Brooks said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened on the tragic loss of Devin and Chandler, and we will continue to honor their memory in the years to come. These two special people meant the world to our football program and athletic department. We are working with our medical staff and mental health and performance team to ensure our staff and student-athletes have all the support they need during this extremely difficult time.”
Willock, a New Jersey native, had just wrapped up his third season at Georgia, where he appeared in all 15 games and started two of them. LeCroy was a UGA graduate with a masters in sports management and policy.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing as to the cause of the crash which was the first fatal motor vehicle crash in 2023 in Athens-Clarke County.