Georgia offensive lineman, staff member killed in single-vehicle crash

Georgia football offensive lineman Devin Willock and team support staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle car crash on the east side of Athens.

Willock, 20, was a third-year player from New Milford, N.J. who started at guard in two games this season and played the past two after redshirting in 2020.

LeCroy, 24, was a football recruiting staff member and a UGA graduate.

Two other members of the football program were injured and are in stable condition, according to UGA athletics.

“We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a Sunday morning statement. “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.”

LeCroy was the driver of a 2021 Ford Expedition traveling southbond in the outside lane of Barnett Shoals Road when the vehicle left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees, according to a statement from Athens-Clarke County police who responded at 2:45 a.m.

The incident occurred in the 900 block of Barnett Shoals Road. Power was lost in some homes in the area about that time.

Willock died at the scene of his injuries. LeCroy was taken by EMS to a local hospital where she died.

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

“They are both in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor their status with medical personnel,” UGA athletics said.

john.butt@acc.gov.com.

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