UGA crash: Jalen Carter's testimony in Victoria Bowles lawsuit disclosed

The tragic accident resulting in the death of a University of Georgia football player and a recruiting staffer in January 2023 has continued to impact the program and former star player Jalen Carter. A new amended complaint has been filed recently by Victoria Bowles, one of the survivors of the crash, which includes new testimony by Carter in the lawsuit, drawing fresh attention to the incident. The lawsuit, lodged in the State Court of Athens-Clarke County, accuses the former Georgia Bulldog defensive lineman of reckless driving that led to the fatal wreck that claimed the lives of two individuals and caused severe injuries to Bowles. The legal action is seeking damages against Carter and his company, Breadman Jalen LLC, alleging that the high-speed driving event was a deliberate activity that brought about the tragic outcome. The complaint describes the incident on the night of January 15, 2023, and points to video evidence showing the vehicles traveling at excessive speeds before the crash. Additionally, the filing argues that Carter and the individual driving the other vehicle engaged in an illegal activity by racing at dangerous speeds and highlights Carter's previous driving infractions as contributing factors. The lawsuit emphasizes the impact of the crash on Bowles, detailing her extensive injuries and ongoing medical costs, as well as the emotional distress and financial implications she continues to face due to the incident. In response to the amended complaint, Carter's attorney issued a statement refuting the allegations and portraying them as an attempt to bias the jury against his client through the media. The accident occurred in the early hours following the University of Georgia's national championship celebration, involving a vehicle driven by Bowles that veered off the road, resulting in fatalities and injuries to the occupants. Subsequent investigations revealed the circumstances leading to the crash, including excessive speeding and alcohol consumption by the driver. Carter, now a defensive tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles, faced legal consequences for his involvement in the incident, and has since expressed regret over his actions in a separate incident during an NFL game.