Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy Arrested After Turning Himself In Following Fatal Car Crash
January 13, 2025
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy turned himself in after being charged in connection to a fatal car crash, according to ESPN.
Lacy was briefly held in custody until being released on a $151,000 bond. He has been charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle.
Authorities allege Lacy was driving recklessly and caused a head-on collision involving two other cars.
Rocky Arceneaux, Lacy's agent, issued a statement last Friday saying his client was "fully cooperating with the authorities." Arceneaux added that he and Lacy "strongly believe that the facts will ultimately demonstrate the truth."
Per ESPN's Mark Schlabach, Louisiana State Police allege Lacy was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger down a stretch of Louisiana Highway 20 on Dec. 17 and "recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-passing zone."
One driver traveling in the opposite direction swerved to the right to avoid Lacy. Another driver swerved to the left and into the direction of oncoming traffic. That vehicle, a Kia Cadenza, struck a Kia Sorento. A passenger in the Sorento died as a result of the crash.
Police allege Lacy left the scene without providing any aid or identifying himself.
The 24-year-old played for LSU across three seasons, transferring to Baton Rouge after two years at Louisiana. In 2024, he was second on the team in receptions (58) and receiving yards (866) while catching a team-high nine touchdowns.
Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL draft in December.