Report: LSU Football WR Kyren Lacy Wanted on Multiple Charges Following Hit-And-Run

Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft in December following a five-year college career, now facing serious charges.
Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA;  LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Baton Rouge, La. - Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, WAFB News Station reported on Friday afternoon.

"Lacy is wanted on charges of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run following a December 17, 2024 traffic crash that killed a former Marine and injured two others," according to the initial report.

The former LSU wideout allegedly caused the crash, fled the scene and did not report his involvement to the police following the Dec. 17 incident.

Lacy is also wanted on charges of reckless operation of a vehicle.

Louisiana State Police allege Lacy was driving at a high-rate of speed down LA Highway 20 where he “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.”

WAFB News released a statement from the Louisiana State Police Department:

"As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound lane pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge.

Traveling behind the pickup truck was a Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound Kia Sorrento.

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."

The report continued: "A passenger in the Kia Sorrento, Herman Hall of Thibodaux, was critically injured in the 10 a.m. crash and transported to a hospital where he later died, investigators said. Hall, age 78, was a former Marine. Louisiana State Police said LSP detectives and troopers were able to determine that Lacy was driving the Dodge Charger at the time."

Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft two days after the incident occurred following his fifth season of college football.

“LSU has truly made a big impact on my life on and off the field these past three years,” Lacy wrote via social media. “Playing in Death Valley, for the best fans in the country, was an experience I will never forget. Not too many people get to fulfill a dream like this. I am forever grateful for it.

“I want to express my appreciation to all my coaches, support staff, and trainers for helping develop me as a football player, but most importantly as a person. Although we didn’t accomplish our goal of winning a national championship, I promise to take all of those life lessons with me in the next chapter of my life.

“Lastly, I am so appreciative of my support system (family, trainers, mentors, etc.) who have been there for me through the highs and the lows. Thank y’all for always believing in me.”

In 2024, he took on starting wide receiver duties for the Bayou Bengals where he led the Tigers in receiving touchdowns (9), while being second on the team in catches (58) and receiving yards (866).

The star wideout wrapped up his college career with 162 receptions for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns.

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