Crash survivor Bowles, Georgia settle; Jalen Carter suit continues - ESPN

Victoria Bowles, who survived the fatal car wreck that killed a University of Georgia football player and recruiting staffer on Jan. 15, 2023, has settled her claims against the school's athletics department, according to a court filing.

In an Aug. 29 filing in state court in Gwinnett County, Georgia, Bowles' attorneys said in a motion that «as a result of a compromise and agreement entered between the parties» they were dismissing the UGA Athletic Association as a defendant in the case.

The terms of the settlement weren't immediately known.

Bowles' lawsuit against Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter and the estate of Chandler LeCroy, the recruiting staffer who was killed in the wreck, will continue.

«The parties agreed to resolve Ms. Bowles' claim to avoid further litigation, without either party admitting fault or assigning fault,» UGA spokesperson Steven Drummond said in a statement.

Bowles' attorney, Rob Buck, confirmed a settlement had been reached.

«Ms. Bowles will continue to seek justice in relation to her life-altering injuries against Jalen Carter, his LLC, and Ms. LeCroy's estate,» Buck told ESPN.

Police accused Carter of racing the SUV being driven by LeCroy when it left the road and crashed into trees and utility poles hours after Georgia celebrated its back-to-back national championships at a ceremony at Sanford Stadium. Bulldogs offensive lineman Devin Willock was also killed in the wreck.

Bowles' lawsuit alleged that the athletic association was negligent in allowing LeCroy to drive the SUV during her duties. Bowles' lawyers contended that athletic officials were aware that «LeCroy had at least four speeding tickets, which included two 'super speeder' violations under Georgia law,»