Top NFL Prospect Wanted For Negligent Homicide, Hit-And-Run
Former LSU standout receiver Kyren Lacy is currently wanted for negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run in connection with a December 17 crash that killed one person and injured two others, according to a statement from Louisiana State Police. Lacy, 24, had just declared for the NFL draft and was widely expected to be selected within the first two rounds.
Police allege that Lacy was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger south on a Louisiana highway and “recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed” and entered the oncoming lane in a no passing zone, according to police documents obtained by local outlet WAFB. A truck was forced to swerve in order to avoid a collision with Lacy’s vehicle, at which point the vehicle behind it collided with another vehicle going in the opposite direction. “Following the crash, Lacy drove around the crash scene and fled south on LA Hwy 20 without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the crash,” police documents allege.
Herman Hall, 78, was critically injured while traveling as a passenger in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. Hall, a former Marine, was transported to an area hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Photo: Hall family via WAFB
Lacy appears in a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2023
Photo: Tammy Anthony Baker
According to a statement released by Lacy’s agent, the once promising NFL prospect is aware of the arrest warrant and is planning to turn himself in. “We are aware of the allegations that have been made regarding Kyren Lacy and we want to take this opportunity to address them. First and foremost, Kyren is fully cooperating with authorities. We strongly believe that the facts will ultimately demonstrate the truth but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation,” reads the statement.
“We recognize the concern and questions that may arise from these recent allegations. To anyone impacted, directly or indirectly, we want to assure that this matter is being taken very seriously, and we are committed to resolving it responsibly. Out of respect for the investigation and everyone involved, we will not be making further comments at this time.”
The fatal crash occurred just two days before Lacy posted a farewell message to LSU, where he spent two years after transferring from Louisiana in 2022. He did not play in LSU’s 44-31 Texas Bowl win over Baylor on New Year’s Eve. During the 2024 college football season, Lacy led LSU in touchdowns and hauled in a total of 58 passes. He was listed just outside the top 100 in CBS Sports’ NFL Draft Prospect rankings as of this week, while some analysts ranked him even higher.