At University of Georgia The football community is mourning the loss of two valued members.
Devin Willock20, and staffers Chandler LeCroy24, tragically died in a car accident at around 2:45 on Saturday morning in Athens, just a few hours after celebrating the team’s national championship in Stanford Stadiumaccording to Athens-Clarke County Police Department. In the statement of UGA Athletic Association it was revealed that there was also a 21-year-old male passenger and a 26-year-old female passenger in the 2021 Ford Expedition LeCroy was driving. Both were injured, but in stable condition. Sunday’s statement from the Athletic Association was:
“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy. Two other members of the football program were injured in the crash. Both are in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor them. status with medical personnel. Devin and Chandler are two very special people who are very important to the University of Georgia, the football program and the athletic department. We ask that the entire family continue to pray during this very difficult time. The UGA Athletic Association will work closely with the medical team as well as mental health and performance personnel to ensure we provide the best possible support to staff and student-athletes as they process this grief. We are unable to comment further at this time, but ask that everyone continue to pray.
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How terrible.
According to police, the four were driving together when their vehicle hit two utility poles and a tree after going off the road. Willock, a sophomore on the team, died at the scene, while LeCroy died at a hospital. head coach Kirby Smart emotionally expressed in the statement:
“We are all heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Devin was an outstanding young man in every way and always had a smile on his face. He was a great teammate and a joy to coach. Chandler was a valuable member of the football staff and brought his attitude and energy every day.We are with his family in this tragic loss and will support him in any way we can.
So young to have a life so tragically cut short.
Jordan Davisformer player at university, now at Philadelphia Eaglestake for Twitter Sunday to pay tribute:
“Fr with a broken heart, Watch them grow and become like family in these few years. There is no sadness without love, and we love you both like family”
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Heartbroken Fr, Watch them grow and become like family these few years. There is no sorrow without love, and we love you two like family ???? ???? pic.twitter.com/f7caksCUZY
– Jordan Davis (@jordanxdavis99) January 15, 2023
President of the University of Georgia, Jere M. Moreheadalso took to the app to share his condolences Sunday, writing:
“On behalf of the University of Georgia, our entire campus is saddened by the loss of two members of our campus community: student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We also pray for the speedy recovery of -the person injured in this tragic accident.
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Statement from President Jere W. Morehead. pic.twitter.com/Hj1WTJZx7F
— UGA (@universityofga) January 15, 2023
The tragedy was the first fatal vehicle accident in Athens-Clarke County in 2023. According to police, the incident is currently under investigation.
Condolences to the Willock and Le Croy families during this unimaginable time, and we hope for a speedy recovery for the other two involved in the accident. Rest in peace.
[Images via Chandler LeCroy/Instagram, Bulldog Illustrated, & ESPN College Football/YouTube]