A Georgia football player named Devin Willock and a member of the team’s recruiting staff perished in a deadly vehicle accident on Sunday, know his cause of death, family and parents
Early in the morning, there was an accident in Athens-Clarke County.
In two victories this season, Willock played offensive line for the University of Georgia. Two additional football players were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Despite having wounds, they are now reportedly stable.
Georgia football player Devin Willock dies during car accident, his cause of death, family, parents and age
Today we lost two beautiful souls. Rest in peace Devin Willock and Chandler Lecroy. Prayers up to their families and the UGA community. pic.twitter.com/d2ydP3elEN
— Barstool UGA Back 2 Back National Champions🏆 (@ugabarstool) January 15, 2023
Devin Willock’s Instagram story from the championship parade 💔 pic.twitter.com/wqgdIvg7Ok
— Dayne Young (@dayneyoung) January 15, 2023
Willock Died in a Car Accident
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police, the collision happened on Sunday around 2:45 am on Barnett Shoals Road. According to reports, a 2021 Ford Expedition ran off the road and struck many trees and two power lines. Willock passed away instantly from his wounds. He had just turned twenty.
Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting team member, was seriously hurt while operating the vehicle. She passed away shortly after being taken to a nearby hospital. According to reports, a 26-year-old female passenger has stabilised after suffering critical injuries. Minor wounds were sustained by a male passenger, identified as Warren McClendon, age 21.
“Lil Warren was a passenger in the crashed automobile, and he’s doing fine. Everyone is kindly requested to pray for the families of Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Little Warren and I are together; we’ll update everyone later”. The player’s father, Warren Sr., thanked everyone for their prayers.
Third-year player Willock
Devin’s brother Johnathan Willock also a football player, passed away in a car accident, he did not die at the spot but died due to health complications that arose due to the crash.
His brother Dave Willock jr plays in college at the Divison ii level.
Devin was born in 2002 to his parents who are from Barbados. His father Warren Sr. is a businessman and his mother is a Physician’s assistant their Nationality is American.
Devin Willock is originally from New Milford, New Jersey. He was a third-year player, a 6-foot-7, 335-pound guard prospect who was ranked 39th nationally and 17th in New Jersey. LeCroy, meanwhile, earned a master’s degree in sport management and policy from UGA.
Following the tragic occurrence, UGA athletics issued the following statement: “The tragic death of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy is deeply felt by the entire Georgia family. Devin and Chandler were two exceptional individuals for the University of Georgia, our football team, and our athletic department.