The tragedy of UGA bites back: Family of Devin Willock sues UGA and Jalen Carter for 40 million. Here’s what you need to know.

In Jan. of 2023, only hours after the University of Georgia’s football team won the national championship, the lives of offensive lineman Devin Willock and team recruiter Chandler LeCroy were ended in a deadly car accident. 

The accident was attributed to the driver participating in a street race with another vehicle. 

The driver, Jalen Carter, was charged with reckless driving and street racing. He was sentenced to 12 months probation, 80 hours of community service and a fine of 1,000 dollars.

Willocks family filed a lawsuit on May 10 against the University of Georgia and Jalen Carter on the basis that the car being driven was specifically for recruiting purposes and that Carter had a history of reckless driving. This lawsuit is now underway. 

The lawsuit is seeking 40 million dollars in damages.