Kyren Lacy, a 2025 NFL draft prospect and a former wide receiver of the LSU Tigers, was officially confirmed dead on Saturday night in Houston. Authorities said that he was involved in a legal matter regarding a fatal car accident.
Based on the latest report, the young football player died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a dramatic chase with the police.
Legal Troubles Before Death: Felony Hit-and-Run and Negligent Homicide
According to ESPN, Lacy was accused of causing a wreck on December 17, 2024, in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. He was charged with killing 78-year-old Herman Hall by causing a crash and then abandoning the scene without providing aid or calling emergency personnel.
Lacy turned himself in to authorities on Jan. 12 and was indicted on that date with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run involving death, and reckless driving. He was subsequently released after posting bail of $151,000. The grand jury was scheduled to hear evidence for the case on Monday.
According to the Louisiana State Police report, Lacy reportedly traveled at high speeds in a no-passing zone on Louisiana Highway 20. He was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger.
As Lacy passed multiple vehicles, he reportedly caused other drivers to take evasive maneuvers. This resulted in a fatal chain-reaction collision in which Hall, who was riding in a Kia Sorento, was killed.
Lacy's Lawyer Hopes Charges Will Be Dropped
Lacy's lawyer, Matthew Ory, urged compassion and privacy during this period. He said Kyren's family asked for their privacy as they mourned the young athlete's death.
Ory also believed in Lacy's defense, stating that he was confident that the court would decline the charges after a careful review and collection of evidence.
"We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why," Ory said.
Lacy's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, verified his client was "cooperating fully with the authorities."
LSU Alumni Sent Condolences on Lacy's Passing
Kyren Lacy had recently announced for the 2025 NFL Draft on Dec. 19, 2024, only two days following the wreck. While he missed LSU's victory against Baylor in the Texas Bowl, he showed his abilities at LSU's Pro Day in March. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. once ranked Lacy as the No. 6 wide receiver prospect.
Several LSU alumni, including Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, sent their condolences to Lacy's family.
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