Georgia OL Devin Willock, support staffer Chandler LeCroy pass away in car accident
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock passed away early Sunday morning due to injuries sustained in a car accident, per an announcement from the school. It happened roughly 12 hours after the conclusion of Georgia’s Celebration Saturday.
A football staffer, Chandler LeCroy, was also involved in the accident and passed away due to her injuries. Two other individuals were in the car, one male (21) and one female (26), but they survived. The male sustained minor injuries while the female sustained serious injuries. The male 21-year-old male is UGA offensive lineman Warren McClendon, who declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday.
A Statement from Athens-Clarke County Police
“On January 15, 2023, at approximately 2:45AM, ACCPD responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 900 block of Barnett Shoals Road. Initial investigation indicates that a 2021 Ford Expedition was traveling southbound in the outside lane of Barnett Shoals Road when the vehicle left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees. A passenger, Devin Willock, 20, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The driver, Chandler LeCroy, 24, was transported by EMS to a local hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. A 21-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries and a 26-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries.
“The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Lieutenant Butt at 762-400-7090 or via email at [email protected].
“This is the first fatal motor vehicle crash of 2023 in Athens-Clarke County.”
A statement from the University of Georgia
“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member 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 that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.
“The UGA Athletic Association will work with our medical team as well as our mental health and performance personnel to make sure we are providing the best support possible for our staff and student-athletes who are processing this grief. We can provide no further comment at this time but ask that everyone continue to keep those involved in your prayers.”
Willock’s time at Georgia
The New Jersey native had just wrapped up his third season at Georgia, appearing in all 15 games with two starts. He signed with Georgia in February of 2000, soon after Matt Luke had taken over as offensive line coach.
Willock was dealing with a foot injury during his senior season of high school ball, slowing him considerably as he entered UGA. He spent the first two years getting his body in shape and turned a corner during 2022 spring and preseason camps.
Per his University of Georgia bio, Willock was a Risk Management and Insurance major.
