University of Georgia football player killed in auto wreck days after championship win Offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday.
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Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car wreck, the school said, just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony.
Two other members of the football program were injured in the crash, which occurred south of the Georgia campus in Athens. They were not immediately publicly identified; the school said both were stable.
The single-vehicle wreck occurred at about 2:45 a.m., Athens-Clarke County police said a statement.
On Saturday, Georgia marked its 65-7 rout of TCU in the national championship game with a parade through town and a ceremony at Sanford Stadium.
The initial investigation found that a Ford Expedition “left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees,” the statement said.
Willock, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Chandler LeCroy, 24, was taken to a hospital, where she died from her injuries.
LeCroy was a recruiting analyst for the Bulldogs.
“We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. “Devin was an outstanding young man in every way. He was always smiling, was a great teammate and a joy to coach.”
Smart said LeCroy was “a valuable member of our football staff and brought an incredible attitude and energy every single day,” adding, “We grieve with their families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible.”
Police said that the wreck remains under investigation and that they have not determined what may have contributed to it. It could be several days before a report is issued.
“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy,” the school’s statement said. “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 difficult time.”
Willock's teammates expressed disbelief and grief Sunday on Twitter and Instagram.
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