The father of the UGA player demands $2M for the fatal accident.

Lawyers representing the father and estate of the deceased Georgian footballer in a car accident in January have notified the regents of the University System of Georgia of their intention to demand $2 million in compensation for his wrongful death, according to documents obtained by ESPN through a public records request on Tuesday.

Attorneys representing Devin Willock's father, Dave, sent legal notice to the Board of Regents and others April 11, which is mandatory when filing lawsuits against public bodies in Georgia. Under Georgia law, public bodies cannot be sued for more than $2 million.

Devin Willock, an offensive guard, and recruiting official Candler Lecroy were killed in a crash Jan. 15, hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second consecutive national championship with a parade and ceremony on campus. Police alleged that Lecroy was driving an SUV that was chasing the SUV of defensive tackle Jalen Carter before the crash.

Former Georgia player Warren McClendon and another staff member, Tori Bowles, were injured but survived.

According to police, Lecroy's SUV was traveling at 104 mph when it veered off the road and crashed into two power transmission towers and several trees. Police said her blood alcohol content was 0.197, about 2.5 times the legal limit in Georgia.

Dave Willock's attorneys argue that UGA officials were aware of Lecroy's driving history, which includes four speeding tickets in the past six years.

“To be clear, agents and employees of UGA and the [University of Georgia Athletic Association] negligently entrusted the vehicle to Lecroy,” the attorneys wrote in the legal notice. “Likewise, agents and employees of UGA and UGAA negligently hired, supervised, trained and retained Lecroy.”

The legal notice states that the University of Georgia Athletic Association, its employees and Lecroy's legacy will be subject to a separate lawsuit from the Board of Regents.

The Georgia Athletic Association rented the Ford Expedition that Lecroy drove to recruit players. In an interview with ESPN on March 3, Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart said Lecroy should not have been driving the players home that night.

Dave Willock's attorneys claim that Lecroy “was instructed to maintain the vehicle for the entire weekend and be on call that weekend to serve coaches, recruiting and players as needed during the championship celebration.”

“Issuing keys and other things to recruiting assistants for the entertainment of players and recruits during championship weekend is clear, but UGA's denial of these facts to the media after the events is at the very least disrespectful,” Dave Willock's attorneys wrote in a legal notice. “Public statements by UGA Athletic Director [Josh Brooks], supervisors and administrators downplaying their role in this incident and blaming Lecroy do not go forward or meet expectations.”

In a statement Tuesday, UGA spokesman Greg Trevor denied the attorneys' claims that the UGA athletics department provided alcohol to Lecroy at the championship events.

“While we continue to grieve for Willock's family, Father Devin's attorney's demand letter is full of errors,” Trevor wrote in a statement. “[Willock's attorney] has provided the university with no sources or evidence to back up these reckless claims. As we have said, personal use of rental cars for enrollment was strictly prohibited. Miss Lecroy was not engaged in official duties in the athletics department at the time of the accident, and her personal use of the car after her official duties ended that evening was unauthorized.”

Carter, a potential first-round pick in this week's upcoming NFL Draft, pleaded guilty March 16 to misdemeanor traffic violations and racing. Carter was given 12 months probation, a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service, as well as a defensive driving course, according to his attorney Kim Stevens.