LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (AP/NEWS 15) — Former LSU and Louisiana wide receiver Kyren Lacy is under investigation by Louisiana State Police in connection with a vehicle accident in December that killed an elderly man in Lafourche Parish.
Lacy, who graduated from LSU in December and has declared for the NFL draft, allegedly was driving recklessly — speeding and passing in a no-passing zone — when a driver who was swerving to avoid Lacy's Dodge Charger crashed head-on into another vehicle.
Authorities with State Police Troop C in Gray, Louisiana, said the 24-year-old Lacy fled the scene of the wreck without his involvement or calling for aid. State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for the former Tigers star for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle.
Herman Hall, 78, of Thibodaux, who was involved in the head-on crash with another vehicle, died after being transported to a hospital, the state police report said.
Troopers added they are speaking with Lacy's legal representation regarding when Lacy might turn himself in. The name of Lacy's attorney was not provided.
Lacy, a Thibodaux native, was second for LSU in catches with 58 and yards receiving with 866 during the 2024 season and led the team in receiving touchdowns with nine in 12 games.
Lacy declared for the NFL Draft just days after the crash and did not play in LSU's victory over Baylor in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31.
LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette said the university has "no comment at this time out of respect for the legal process."
Lacy played wide receiver for the Ragin' Cajuns for two seasons before transferring to LSU.
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