Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been charged with reckless driving and racing in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. The misdemeanor charges come in connection with events on the morning of January 15 that led to the death of a former teammate and a recruiting department staff member.
Offensive lineman Devin Willock, 20 and recruiting department member Chandler LeCroy, 24, were killed around 2:45 a.m. the morning of January 15. LeCroy was the driver of one vehicle, while Willock was a passenger. Willock died as the scene of the crash on Barnett Shoals Road, while LeCroy passed away at the hospital from her injuries.
Carter was questioned by police after the incident and told them he was “nearly a mile away” when the accident happened. However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is now reporting Carter’s story changed.
Carter is currently in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. He is projected to be a high first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and is ranked as the No. 1 player at his position by most evaluations.
10:54 a.m. update: Carter was at the Combine on Tuesday and met with teams that evening, but has departed Indianapolis and will not attend the media session planned for Wednesday morning, per Cole Thompson.
Offensive lineman Devin Willock, 20 and recruiting department member Chandler LeCroy, 24, were killed around 2:45 a.m. the morning of January 15. LeCroy was the driver of one vehicle, while Willock was a passenger. Willock died as the scene of the crash on Barnett Shoals Road, while LeCroy passed away at the hospital from her injuries.
Carter was questioned by police after the incident and told them he was “nearly a mile away” when the accident happened. However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is now reporting Carter’s story changed.
The AJC is reporting Carter left the scene before police or emergency medical workers arrived and returned an hour and a half later. The newspaper reviewed documents that showed a “shifting” account of where he was. The accident was originally reported as a single-car crash, but these latest developments point to street racing. The police obtained footage from city-owned surveillance cameras and “from at least one business owner”, but have not yet released the videos.
Carter is currently in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. He is projected to be a high first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and is ranked as the No. 1 player at his position by most evaluations.
10:54 a.m. update: Carter was at the Combine on Tuesday and met with teams that evening, but has departed Indianapolis and will not attend the media session planned for Wednesday morning, per Cole Thompson.
