Top NFL Draft prospect Kyren Lacy wanted by police for negligent homicide
LSU receiver Kyren Lacy — tipped as a first-round pick in the NFL Draft — is wanted by police who say he was involved in a fatal car crash.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for the 24-year-old. They allege his speeding on a highway near Lafourche Parish caused a crash that killed Herman Hall, a 78-year-old former Marine, and injured two others.
A statement from Louisiana State Police said: ‘After the crash, Lacy drove around the scene of the crash and fled south on LA Hwy 20 without stopping to render aid, calling 911 or disclosing his involvement in the crash. report.
“The investigation revealed that the crash occurred as a 2023 Dodge Charger was traveling south on LA Hwy 20.
“The driver of the Dodge, later identified as 24-year-old Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux, recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the center line and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-go zone.”
The report adds that Lacy and his representatives have been in contact with law enforcement for turning himself in and that he is also wanted for misdemeanor assault and reckless operation of a vehicle.
He declared for the NFL Draft on December 19, two days after the incident, with the caption: “The time is now!!”
He had his best year of his career at LSU in 2024, with 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games.
During a three-year stint with the Tigers, the 6-foot-4 Lacy had 112 catches, 1,692 yards and 16 touchdowns.
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