A University of Georgia football player and a staff member died in a car accident on Sunday morning.
Athens-Clarke police confirmed the victims are Devin Willock, 20, an offensive lineman for the Bulldogs, and Chandler LeCroy, 24.
The university confirmed that LeCroy worked for the team as a staff member. Two other members of the football program were injured and are stable. Their names have not been released.
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Officers received reports of a car crash on Barnett Shoals Road at 2:45 a.m.
According to the investigation, a 2021 Ford Expedition was traveling south on the outside lane of Barnett Shoals Road when it exited the roadway. The car then hit two power poles and some trees.
Police said LeCroy was the driver and Willock was a passenger. LeCroy died in hospital and Willock died at the scene.
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Police added that a 21-year-old male passenger had minor injuries and a 26-year-old female passenger had serious injuries. Both are stable.
Channel 2 Action News received the following statement from UGA.
“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of college football student-athlete Devin Willock and football associate 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 everyone to keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.
“The UGA Athletic Association will work with our medical team and mental health and performance staff to ensure we provide the best possible support to our staff and student-athletes as they process this grief. We are unable to comment further at this time, but ask everyone to keep those involved in your prayers.”
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