Georgia Football Star Jalen Carter Is Charged In A Crash That Killed Two People

Jalen Carter, a defensive tackle for Georgia and one of the top prospects in the next NFL draught, has been charged with reckless driving and speeding in connection with the collision that claimed the lives of offensive lineman Devin Willock and a member of the recruiting team. According to an arrest warrant filed by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday, Chandler LeCroy, 24, a recruitment employee, was involved in the Jan. 15 collision because he was racing Carter's 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against it. According to Lt. Shaun Barnett of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Carter is anticipated to answer the arrest warrant when he comes to Athens. Carter was scheduled to go to Indianapolis on Wednesday for the NFL scouting combine. In an email to the AP, Barnett stated, "It is my understanding that Mr. Carter is making preparations to surrender himself in. LeCroy and Willock were killed in the collision, which happened only hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second consecutive national title with a parade and celebration. In a statement released on Wednesday, Georgia coach Kirby Smart voiced his worry on the allegations. The accusations made today are quite troubling, especially in light of the fact that our community is still reeling from the tragic deaths of two cherished members, according to Smart.

We will continue to provide these families with support and completely collaborate with the authorities as we consider the lessons that can be drawn from this terrible incident. LeCroy and Carter were driving their cars "in a manner consistent with racing" after leaving downtown Athens at 2:30 a.m., the Athens police investigation discovered, according to the arrest warrant. Evidence, according to the search warrant, reveals the cars changed lanes, drove in the centre turn lane, drove in opposing lanes, passed other vehicles, and travelled at high speeds "in an apparent attempt to outdistance each other." Prior to the collision, LeCroy's Expedition was travelling at around 104 mph (167 kph), according to police. According to the arrest warrant, LeCroy had a blood alcohol content of.197 at the time of the collision. Georgia's legal limit is.08, and Willock, 20, was declared dead at the site of the collision. LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she later passed away from her wounds. Warren McClendon of the offensive line, who had just declared his intent to join the NFL draught, suffered minor wounds. Victoria Bowles, a Georgia football staff member, was admitted to the hospital with more severe wounds. On January 28, representatives from the Georgia athletic department stated that LeCroy's car was solely intended to be utilised for recruiting purposes.