Tragedy Has Struck Georgia Bulldog Football As Team Members Die In Crash

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A week that was full of celebration for the Georgia Bulldogs has turned into sorrow. News broke Sunday morning that members of the team were involved in a fatal car crash early Sunday morning near Athens.

Offensive Tackle Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy have been pronounced dead after injuries suffered in a car crash, according to police. Here are some more details on the crash, courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy died in a car accident on Sunday, according to a statement from the university. Two other members of the football program also were injured and are in stable condition.

Willock, 20, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The driver LeCroy, 24, was transported by EMS to a local hospital where she died as a result of her injuries.

“We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement from UGA. “Devin was an outstanding young man in every way. He was always smiling, was a great teammate and a joy to coach. Chandler was a valuable member of our football staff and brought an incredible attitude and energy every single day. We grieve with their families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible.”

In a statement from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, at approximately 2:45 a.m. police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 900 block of Barnett Shoals Road. Initial investigation indicates that a 2021 Ford Expedition was traveling southbound in the outside lane of Barnett Shoals Road when the vehicle left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees.

A 21-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries and a 26-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing and police had no other information.

Willock was a three-star offensive line prospect out of Paramus Catholic in the New York City Suburb across the river in New Jersey. He played in every game for the Dawgs this year and started two.

Lecroy worked in the recruiting office, where she helped Georgia bring in the players that have helped lead the team to two national titles in a row.

All the best to Georgia Bulldog nation.