UGA's Jalen Carter Pleads No Contest In Fatal Car Crash: Report

ATLANTA, GA — Jalen Carter, the former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman, pleaded no contest Thursday to reckless driving and racing charges, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carter was charged in connection with the Jan. 15 crash that killed a Univerisity of Georgia football player Devin Willock and UGA recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy near Barnett Shoals Road. Two other members of the UGA football program were injured in the crash.

Carter was sentenced to 12 months probation, a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. He has to complete a state-approved defensive driving course, the AJC reported.

Upon learning of his charges earlier this month, Carter maintained his innocence.

Police previously said LeCroy was driving a 2021 Ford Expedition while Carter was driving a 2021 Jeep Trackhawk when the two were racing around 2:30 a.m.

Both cars were switching lanes, driving in the center turn lane and drove in opposite lanes while overtaking other cars and driving fast to speed past one another, police said.

The Expedition was going at 104 mph before crashing, police said.

A toxicology report showed LeCroy's blood alcohol concentration was .197 at the time of the crash, police said.

Alcohol impairment, racing, reckless driving and speed were contributing factors in the crash, police said.

The Solicitor General's Office is reviewing the case.