Georgia Athletic Department officials say a vehicle was involved Accident in which football player and employee died On January 15th, it was to be used for recruitment purposes only, not for personal use.
The University of Georgia Athletic Association provided that information to the Associated Press on Saturday, saying personal use of SUVs is “strictly prohibited.”
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy, a 24-year-old who works in the recruiting department and drove an SUV, happened hours after the parade and celebration of the Bulldogs’ second consecutive national championship. Died in an early morning accident. Championship. Another player and another employee got into the car and were injured.
Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks said on Tuesday, There was no one in the car working in the physical education department.
In a statement Saturday, first reported Friday night by the Athens Banner Herald and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the athletics association said: It was one of several vehicles we leased for internal use only.”
“Policies and expectations well understood by our track and field staff required that such rental vehicles be turned in at the immediate end of the recruitment process. Staff are not permitted to continue to use leased vehicles after their duties have ended.”
A police report released on Tuesday cited speeding on roads with a 40 mph (64 km/h) limit as one of the leading causes of crashes.
Offensive lineman Warren McLendon, who just announced plans to enter the NFL Draft, suffered minor injuries. Georgia football staffer Victoria Bowles was hospitalized with multiple serious injuries.
A statement from the Athletic Association said: “We continue to cooperate fully with investigators.” I am with my friend.”
