Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for LSU huge receiver Kyren Lacy on prices of involuntary manslaughter and misdemeanor hit-and-run.
According to a report from the LSPLacy is charged with dashing from the scene of a deadly crash on Louisiana Highway 20 on Dec. 17. 78-year-old Herman Hall died within the accident and two others have been injured. The LSP stated they decided Lacy was the driving force of the automobile after a post-crash investigation and obtained an arrest warrant in his title.
The Thibodaux, Louisiana native lately completed his fifth season of school soccer and turned 24 on Dec. 27.
The investigation revealed that the crash occurred whereas a 2023 Dodge Charger was touring south on LA Hwy 20. The driver of the Dodge, later recognized as 24-year-old Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux, recklessly handed a number of automobiles at a excessive fee of pace . crossing the middle line and coming into the northbound lane whereas in a delegated no-passing zone. As Lacy was illegally passing different automobiles, the driving force of a northbound pickup truck braked sharply and swerved to the best to keep away from a head-on collision with the oncoming Dodge. Behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza, whose driver swerved left to keep away from the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive motion to keep away from influence with the Dodge, it crossed the middle line and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento. After the crash, Lacy drove across the crash scene and fled south on LA Hwy 20 with out stopping to render help, name 911, or report his involvement within the crash. Troop C was later knowledgeable that Hall, who was a passenger within the Kia Sorrento, died from accidents sustained within the crash after being transported to the hospital for remedy.
Lacy’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux released a statement saying the wideout is cooperating with police.
“We are conscious of the allegations which have been made in opposition to Kyren Lacy and wish to take this chance to handle them,” Arceneaux wrote. “First and foremost, Kyren is cooperating with the authorities. We firmly imagine that the information will in the end show the reality, however we respect the necessity for a full and thorough investigation.
“We acknowledge the priority and questions that will come up from these current allegations. To anybody concerned, immediately or not directly, we wish to guarantee you that this matter is taken very severely and we’re dedicated to resolving it responsibly.”
Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Dec. 19, two days after the accident, and missed LSU’s Texas Bowl victory over Baylor. Louisiana State Police stated they’ve been in touch with Lacy and his attorneys concerning the receiver who turned himself in to police.
Lacy spent three seasons at LSU after beginning his school profession at Louisiana. He exploded over the previous two seasons, with 30 receptions for 558 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2023. In 2024, Lacy had 58 receptions for 866 yards and 9 touchdowns. He was LSU’s second-leading WR in yards and had a team-leading 9 landing receptions.
