Key takeaways:
- University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been arrested in connection with a car crash that killed two staff members in January.
- Carter is facing charges of reckless driving and racing, and is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
- The University of Georgia has released a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the victims, and is cooperating with the investigation.
The University of Georgia has been rocked by tragedy after two of its staff members were killed in a car crash in January. On Wednesday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department issued an arrest warrant for defensive tackle Jalen Carter, a projected top five pick in the upcoming NFL draft, in connection with the crash.
According to the arrest warrant, Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford Expedition driven by 24-year-old recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy, which led to the Jan. 15 wreck. The crash also killed former University of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock.
Carter, who was a standout defensive player for the national champions Georgia Bulldogs, is now facing charges of reckless driving and racing. He is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
The University of Georgia released a statement expressing their condolences to the families of Willock and LeCroy, and saying they are “deeply saddened by the loss of two members of our community.” They also said they are “cooperating fully with the investigation” and that they “will continue to provide support to those affected by this tragedy.”
The NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in April, and it remains to be seen how this incident will affect Carter’s draft prospects. In the meantime, the University of Georgia community is mourning the loss of two of its members, and the legal process is underway.
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