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Georgia OL Devin Willock, recruiting staffer die in car crash (ESPN)

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash Sunday. Two other members of the football program ...

[Warren McClendon](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4426512/warren-mcclendon) was also involved in the crash and is in stable condition. The wreck came hours after the Bulldogs celebrated winning back-to-back national championships with a parade and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. Police said the initial investigation indicated that a 2021 Ford Expedition left the road in the outside lane of Barnett Shoals Road and struck two power poles and several trees. "The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy," the university statement said. "We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy," Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. We grieve with their families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible."

Georgia Bulldogs football player, staff member killed in car crash (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Police said 20-year-old Devin Willock was a passenger in a Ford Expedition that crashed on Barnett Shoals Road.

Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident. The University of Georgia Athletics confirmed that both injured people were also members of the football program. "The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy. Crash investigators determined the car was moving south in the outside lane on Barnett Shoals Road when the care left the road. The University of Georgia athletics department confirmed the victims are a [Georgia Bulldogs](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/tag/ncaa-football/georgia-football) football player and staffer. LeCroy was a member of the Georgia football recruiting staff.

Georgia lineman Devin Willock, football staffer die in car crash hours ... (CBSSports.com)

One player and one staffer were killed in an auto accident while another player and staffer suffered injuries.

"The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy," the statement read. "We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. Another offensive lineman, [Warren McClendon](/college-football/players/3123275/warren-mcclendon/), and recruiting staffer Tory Bowles were injured in the crash and are in stable condition.

Georgia OL Devin Willock, recruiting staffer die in crash (Corvallis Gazette Times)

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed in a single-car accident in Athens early Sunday morning, the school's ...

"The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy," the university statement said. "Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident. Police said the initial investigation indicated that the car left the road and struck two power poles and several trees. We ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time." "We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. We grieve with their families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible."

Devin Willock and UGA Staff Member Killed in Car Crash (The New York Times)

Devin Willock, an offensive lineman, and Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting analyst, died after a vehicle driven by LeCroy crashed into power poles and trees.

Chandler was a valuable member of our football staff and brought an incredible attitude every single day.” At the parade, members of the team [rode in convertibles and pickups](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-bulldogs-championship-parade-athens-sanford-stadium-live-stream) while waving to cheering fans and signing autographs. According to the police, LeCroy, 24, was the driver and was transported to a hospital, where she died from her injuries; Willock, 20, died at the scene. The team was celebrating “Devin was an outstanding young man in every way and was always smiling,” Georgia Coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. We ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.”

Georgia OL Devin Willock, recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy die in ... (The Athletic)

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy died in a car crash in Athens, Ga., early Sunday morning.

LeCroy, 24, worked for Georgia athletics for three years, according to her LinkedIn profile, as an assistant learning specialist since January 2020 and a football recruiting analyst since May 2021. Following the parade, he took pictures with a young fan at a restaurant and let the boy try on his national championship ring. A 2021 Ford Expedition was traveling southbound in the outside lane of the road when the vehicle left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees. [Devin Willock](https://theathletic.com/college-football/player/devin-willock-N7ZxhZ7EZsg9zBwI/) and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy died in a car crash in Athens, Ga., early Sunday morning, the school announced. “We are all heartbroken and devastated with the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. “Devin and Chandler were two special people who meant so much to the University of Georgia, our football program and our athletic department.