Funeral details released for UGA football staffer killed in car accident

TOCCOA, Ga. – Funeral information have been produced for Chandler LeCroy, the 24-yr-outdated College of Ga staffer who died in excess of the weekend in a motor vehicle crash in Athens.

In her obituary LeCroy’s loved ones says the funeral provider will be held Wednesday, Ja. 18 at 3 p.m. at the To start with Baptist Church of Toccoa. Prior to the funeral, the family members will get pals at the church.

LeCroy, an alumnus of UGA and a former member of the Stephens County Significant University Competitive Cheer Team, will be laid to relaxation by the Univeristy of Georgia football workforce and her former superior school’s cheerleading crew.

LeCroy’s obituary describes the Toccoa indigenous as another person with a passion and really like for the University of Georgia and the Bulldogs.

“Chandler cherished Ga Football much more than everyone we knew,” her household wrote. She gave up so significantly of her time to assistance in recruiting irrespective of whether that be web hosting recruits, using her incredible skills to make cards to ship to family members, decorating occasion areas with her remarkable vision and aiding prepare recruiting days and so a great deal additional.”

“She had a way of creating just about every and each individual prospect and their families really feel like her possess family,” the obituary reads. “Her appreciate for the present-day Georgia soccer crew did not go unnoticed. She would devote as quite a few hours a day as she could to the plan serving to out in any and each and every way she could.”

On line condolences can be manufactured on the funeral home’s site.

Fatal crash in Athens

LeCroy was driving the auto early Sunday early morning that crashed on Barnett Shoals Street. Police responded to the 900 block at around 2:45 a.m. 

In accordance to authorities, 20-yr-previous UGA soccer player Devin Willock was uncovered dead at the scene. LeCroy died soon after an ambulance took her to a nearby hospital. 

The Athens-Banner Harold reviews that offensive lineman Warren McClendon was just one of the two other folks hospitalized in the crash. McClendon experienced declared for the NFL draft several hours just before the vehicle crash. 

Tory Bowles, a different soccer recruiting staff members member, was also injured and hospitalized immediately after the crash, according to at tweet from Prince Avenue Christian Faculty. 

Both of those hospitalized people are in secure situation, authorities say.

Police did not mention yet another motor vehicle associated in the crash. Crash investigators established the motor vehicle was transferring south in the outside lane on Barnett Shoals Street when the treatment remaining the street. It struck two poles and numerous trees. 

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Soon after information of the crash came out, the College of Ga unveiled a statement expressing that they were being “devastated” by the details. 

“The overall Ga family members is devastated by the tragic decline of soccer university student-athlete Devin Willock and soccer staff members member Chandler LeCroy. Two other members of the soccer program ended up injured in the incident. They are both equally in steady situation, and we will carry on to keep an eye on their status with professional medical staff.

“Devin and Chandler have been two distinctive people who meant so substantially to the University of Georgia, our football software and our athletic division. We request that everyone hold their households in your prayers through this incredibly challenging time.

“The UGA Athletic Association will get the job done with our medical staff as effectively as our psychological wellness and functionality personnel to make certain we are supplying the very best support attainable for our team and pupil-athletes who are processing this grief. We can give no additional comment at this time but talk to that anyone go on to maintain those involved in your prayers.”

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The soccer crew celebrated its National Championship victory on Saturday with a parade and ceremony within Sanford Stadium.

Willock was a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from New Milford, N.J. He performed in every frequent period video game and the Bulldogs’ 3 postseason game titles, such as the countrywide championship.