Police in Louisiana have issued an arrest warrant for LSU receiver and NFL draft pick Kyren Lacy for negligent homicide after police allege he fled a fatal car crash last month.
Louisiana State Police said in a news release issued Friday that Lacy, 24, was driving “recklessly” and passed other cars while driving on the freeway Dec. 17.
Kyren Lacy of the LSU Tigers scores a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners Nov. 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge. (Imagn)
According to police, Lacy “crossed the center line and entered the northbound lane while in a designated No-Passing Zone” when a driver of a pickup truck in the northbound lane swerved to avoid a head-on collision with Lacy.
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The pickup truck’s actions caused the driver of the vehicle immediately behind, a Kia Cadenza, to swerve to avoid colliding with Lacy’s car, but the driver instead collided head-on with another vehicle in the southbound lane.
A passenger in the Kia Cadenza identified as 78-year-old Herman Hall was transported to a hospital before he eventually died, police said.
In addition to being wanted for negligent homicide, Lacy faces a felony charge after police say he “drove around the scene and fled” without stopping to render aid or call 911. He allegedly failed to notify police . about his commitment.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs after a catch and scores a touchdown against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) in the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
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Lacy’s warrant also includes a charge of reckless operation of a vehicle. According to the Louisiana State Police, the former LSU star has since been in contact with law enforcement.
Lacy transferred to LSU in 2022. This season he caught 58 passes for 866 yards and nine touchdowns. He did not play in LSU’s win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31.
Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft just two days after the crash.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy runs onto the field as seniors are honored at Tiger Stadium. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
“LSU has really made a big impact on my life on and off the field the last 3 years. Playing in Death Valley, for the best fans in the country, was an experience I will never forget. Not too many people get to allowed to fulfill a dream like this I am eternally grateful,” Lacy wrote in her announcement.
“I would like to express my appreciation to all my coaches, support staff and trainers for helping me develop as a football player, but most importantly as a person. Although we did not reach our goal of winning a national championship, I promise to take all these life lessons with me in the next chapter of my life.”
LSU did not immediately respond to Pakinomist Digital’s request for comment.
