Georgia star Jalen Carter turns self in, released after charges stemming from crash that killed teammate, staffer
was booked into jail and quickly released after he was hit with charges linked to a January crash that left a teammate and team staffer dead.
Carter, 21, a defensive tackle and top NFL Draft prospect, was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and racing Wednesday in the wreck that killed Devin Willock, a Georgia defensive lineman, and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy. He was released from Athens-Clarke County Jail at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday — just 16 minutes after booking.
“This morning I received a telephone call from the Athens Georgia Police Department informing me that two misdemeanor warrants have been issued against me for reckless driving and racing,” Carter . “Numerous reports also have circulated this morning containing inaccurate information concerning the tragic events of January 15, 2023. “It is my intention to return to Athens and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented. There is no question in my mind that when all of the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of criminal wrongdoing.”
Police allege Carter, a junior at the university, raced his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against LeCroy hours after the Bulldogs held their championship parade.
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