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Support pours in for Georgia following tragic accident

Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock was killed in a car crash Sunday morning. (Jason Getz file photo / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock was killed in a car crash Sunday morning. (Jason Getz file photo / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Jan 15, 2023

Support for the tragic loss to the University of Georgia football program poured in Sunday morning following news of the death of offensive lineman Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy in a car accident.

Willock, 20, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The driver LeCroy, 24, was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries. Two other unidentified members of the team were involved in the accident and are in stable condition.

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