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Carter was sentenced to 12 months of probation,
a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. He also will
attend a state-approved defensive driving course.
Per his attorney Kim Stephens, the resolution of the matter
means the state is forever barred from bringing additional
charges against Carter.
"We are happy that we were able to work with the solicitor
general's office to reach a resolution that was fair and just
based on the evidence in this case," Stephens told ESPN. "Mr.
Carter continues to grieve for the loss of his friends and
continues to pray for their families, as well as for the
continued healing for injured friends."
Carter was arrested and booked during the week of the combine in
connection with the Jan. 15 fatal crash that claimed the lives
of Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock and football staff
member Chandler LeCroy.
Police said LeCroy's SUV was traveling 104 mph when it veered
off the road and hit two power poles and several trees. Police
said her blood alcohol level was .197, approximately 2 1/2 times
the legal limit in Georgia.
"If the investigation had determined otherwise, Mr. Carter would
have been charged with the far more serious offenses of
vehicular homicide and serious injury by vehicle under Georgia
law, both felony offenses, and would have faced a lengthy prison
sentence," Stephens said in a statement to ESPN.
The 6-foot-3 Carter was a unanimous All-American in 2022 and led
the Bulldogs to back-to-back College Football Playoff
championships.
--Field Level Media
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