Jalen Carter, the former Georgia defensive lineman considered likely to be a top pick in the NFL draft, reached agreement on charges stemming from his involvement in a car crash that claimed the lives of a teammate and a Georgia recruiting staff member.
in which teammate Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy were killed the night after the Bulldogs celebrated their second consecutive national championship.“He stopped his car after the accident occurred and ran toward the wrecked vehicle while his passenger called 911,” Stephens said. “Even after being informed he could leave, Mr.
Investigators determined that Carter’s Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk was damaged by falling wires caused by the crash of an Expedition that left the road when traveling at extremely high speeds at about 2:45 a.m. The police report indicated the vehicle was going as fast as 104 mph when it struck two utility poles, trees and an apartment building.Devin Willock, a third-year offensive lineman, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Tory Bowles, another member of the recruiting staff, is expected to recover from serious spine and rib fractures sustained in the crash. Warren McClendon, a junior offensive lineman who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was treated and released for minor injuries.for Carter, considered a possible No. 1 draft pick, on the eve of his workout at the NFL combine in February and his draft stock has dropped since then.
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