UGA player among two dead after car crash in Athens-Clarke County

Deadly crash graphic(Pixabay through MGN)

ATLANTA, Ga. - An investigation is underway after officers in Athens-Clarke County say two individuals have been killed and two individuals have been injured after their car misplaced management, and went off the highway, and struck a number of poles and bushes.

In keeping with Athens-Clarke County officers, round 2:45 a.m. a 2021 Ford Expedition was touring south on Barnett Shoals Highway when the motive force misplaced management of the car and left the highway earlier than placing two energy poles and several other bushes.

A passenger recognized as 20-year-old College of Georgia soccer participant Devin Willock died on the scene, officers confirmed. The motive force recognized as 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy was rushed to an space hospital the place she died from her accidents. Chandler was additionally a College of Georgia Bulldogs employees member, based on officers.

The Bulldogs just lately celebrated profitable their second consecutive nationwide championship at a parade in Athens on Saturday.

College of Georgia officers launched a press release in regards to the crash saying partially:

“Your entire Georgia household is devastated by the tragic lack of soccer student-athlete Devin Willock and soccer employees member Chandler LeCroy. Two different members of the soccer program have 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 have 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 staff in addition to our psychological well being and efficiency personnel to ensure we're offering one of the best assist doable for our employees and student-athletes who're processing this grief. We are able to present no additional remark right now however ask that everybody proceed to maintain these concerned in your prayers.”

UGA Athletic Affiliation

Athens-Clarke County officers say a 26-year-old lady and a 21-year-old man have been injured within the crash.

The crash stays beneath investigation.