Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car accident earlier on Sunday. Devin was an offensive lineman for Georgia while LeCroy was a Bulldogs staff member Chandler LeCroy. It was confirmed by the school that two other passengers along with them were injured.  The 20-year-olds lost his life while in Athens.

School’s Official Statement

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

The school gave a statement saying: “The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy. Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident. They are both in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor their status with medical personnel.”

“Devin and Chandler were two special people who meant so much to the University of Georgia, our football program, and our athletic department. We ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very different time.”

Kirby Smart Mourns The Loss

Georgia’s Devin Willock Dies In A Car Accident

Kirby Smart, coach of the Bulldogs, released a statement mourning the loss of Willock and LeCroy.

“We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy,” Smart said, via Radi Nabulsi. “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.”

Devin spent the whole campaign as a backup offensive linesman. Despite the redshirt sophomore starting in just two games, he did feature in all games. LeCroy was a Georgia graduate who worked as a recruiting analyst prior to joining the program. She joined football in 2021 but was at the school since 2016.

As per the county police, the incident occurred at 2:45 A.M. and it was just a single car involved in the unfortunate incident.  The car had apparently hit two power poles and then to some trees before getting off the road. Police revealed that it was LeCroy who was in the driver’s seat. She was taken to the nearest hospital where she succumbed to her wounds. For Willock, it was an immediate death at the scene. The other passengers were a 21-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, both of them had survived but suffered multiple injuries.

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