NFL prospect Kyren Lacy, one of the top wide receivers in this year’s draft, is wanted for negligent homicide in connection with a fatal crash in Louisiana last month, state police announced Friday.
Louisiana State Police said they have issued an arrest warrant for Lacy, 24, of Thibodaux, for leaving the scene of a fatal crash Dec. 17.
In this Nov. 30, 2024, file photo, LSU Tigers’ Kyren Lacy is seen in action against the Oklahoma Sooners during a game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Lacy, who played at Louisiana State University in the fall before declaring for rebounding, was allegedly behind the wheel of a 2023 Dodge Charger when he “recklessly passed several vehicles at a high rate of speed, crossing the center line and entering the northbound lane when designated a ‘No Passing Zone'” on Louisiana Highway 20- n, State Police said press release.
The driver of a northbound 2017 Kia Cadenza swerved to avoid hitting the Dodge, crossed the center line and collided with a 2017 Kia Sorento. A passenger in the Kia Sorento, identified by police as 78-year-old Herman Hall of Thibodaux, died of his injuries after being taken to a hospital, authorities said.
Lacy allegedly drove around the scene of the crash and fled south, “without rendering aid, calling emergency services or reporting his involvement in the crash,” state police said.
In this June 17, 2024, file photo, LSU Tigers’ Kyren Lacy poses for a portrait during media day at the LSU Indoor Practice Facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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In addition to negligent homicide, he is also wanted for hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle, police said.
“Troopers are in contact with Lacy and his legal representation to turn himself in,” Louisiana State Police said in a statement.
Lacy’s agent said the athlete is “fully cooperating with authorities.”
“We blindly believe that the facts will prove the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation,” said agent Rocky Arceneaux of Alliance Sports. statement.
Arceneaux added that the case “is being taken very seriously, and we are committed to solving it responsibly”.
Lacy was a wide receiver for the LSU Tigers. Two days after the accident, on December 19, he announced He will declare for the 2025 NFL draft.
The star prospect had 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Lacy had 26 touchdown catches in his five seasons at LSU. He opted out of the Texas Bowl against Baylor to focus on preparing for the draft.
