Louisiana State Police are investigating Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver for his alleged involvement in a car crash that killed a 78-year-old man.
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Details About Kyren Lacy’s Alleged Involvement in Fatal Car Crash
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Kyren Lacy, according to ESPN. Police are accusing the potential 2025 NFL draft pick of allegedly fleeing the scene without offering help. PEOPLE identified the victim as Herman Hall, 78, a former Marine from Thibodaux, Louisiana.
State Police report that Kyren Lacy drove a 2023 Dodge Charger at a high rate of speed on Louisiana Highway on December 17. It claims Lacy “recklessly passed several vehicles, crossed the center line into the northbound lane and entered a no-passing zone at an unsafe speed.” .”
Lacy was reportedly passing other vehicles when a northbound pickup truck suddenly braked and swerved to avoid a collision. According to ESPN, a 2017 Kia Cadenza was driving behind the van. The driver of the Cadenza swerved left to avoid Lacy in the Dodge Charger, which crossed the center line and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento. Herman Hall was the passenger in the Kia Sorento traveling southbound and later died from his injuries sustained in the crash. ESPN also reports that the driver of the Cadenza suffered moderate injuries. Additionally, authorities say Lacy drove around the crash and drove away without stopping or reporting his involvement in the crash.
More on Kyren Lacy’s accusations
Kyren Lacy faces charges of negligent homicide, hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle, according to ESPN. Police are said to have been in contact with the footballer and his lawyer, asking him to surrender.
However, Lacy’s agent, Rock Arceneaux, said in a statement the X (formerly Twitter) that it is “fully cooperating with the authorities”.
“We firmly believe that the facts will ultimately prove the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation. » Arceneaux wrote in his statement.
– Rocky Arceneaux (@Alliance_Sports) January 10, 2025
Kyren issues statement after incident
Just two days after the accident, Kyren Lacy declared LSU for the 2025 NFL Draft in an official statement on Instagram. Lacy played two seasons at Louisiana before transferring to LSU in 2022, PEOPLE reports. See Lacy’s full statement below.
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