ATHENS, Ga. — Hours after celebrating their nationwide championship, the College of Georgia soccer workforce is mourning the lack of a teammate and workers member.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Division mentioned 20-year-old Devin Willock died in a single-vehicle crash on Barnett Shoals Highway round 2:45 a.m. Sunday.
The motive force, Chandler LeCroy, 24, who was a member of the soccer workers, was transported to the hospital the place she additionally died because of her accidents.
"Devin was an excellent younger man in each means. He was all the time smiling, was an amazing teammate and a pleasure to educate," head coach Kirby Good mentioned in an announcement. "Chandler was a worthwhile member of our soccer workers and introduced an unimaginable perspective and vitality each single day."
A 21-year-old male passenger had minor accidents and a 26-year-old feminine passenger had severe accidents however are secure. UGA mentioned they had been additionally members of the soccer program.
Willock was a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman who grew up in New Milford, New Jersey. He performed in all 15 video games for the nationwide championship workforce.
Police mentioned the investigation is ongoing.
In an announcement, the UGA Athletic Affiliation mentioned:
“Your complete Georgia household is devastated by the tragic lack of soccer student-athlete Devin Willock and soccer workers member Chandler LeCroy. Two different members of the soccer program had been injured within the accident. They're each in secure situation, and we'll proceed to observe their standing with medical personnel.
“Devin and Chandler had been two particular individuals who meant a lot to the College of Georgia, our soccer program and our athletic division. We ask that everybody preserve their households in your prayers throughout this very tough time.
“The UGA Athletic Affiliation will work with our medical workforce in addition to our psychological well being and efficiency personnel to verify we're offering one of the best help doable for our workers and student-athletes who're processing this grief. We will present no additional remark right now however ask that everybody proceed to maintain these concerned in your prayers.”
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