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Kyren Lacy’s attorney issues statement saying former LSU WR did not cause fatal crash
By Andrew Olson
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Kyren Lacy’s attorney has issued a statement saying the former LSU wide receiver did not cause the fatal crash that resulted in an arrest warrant with charges of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run.
The incident took place on Dec. 17. Louisiana State Police issued an arrest warrant on Jan. 10. Lacy turned himself in and was released on bond Jan. 13.
Per Louisiana police, Lacy is alleged to have recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed and crossed the center line to enter the northbound lane while in a No-Passing Zone on LA Highway 20 while driving a 2023 Dodge Charger.
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,” Louisiana State Police documents read. “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 crash resulted in the death of Herman Hall, 78, a former Marine. He was critically injured in the crash and transported to a hospital where he passed away.
Matthew Ory, Lacy’s defense attorney, has issued a statement challenging the charges and reported facts of the incident. Per WAFB:
As the defense attorney for Kyren Lacy, I wish to address the charges of negligent homicide and clarify the facts surrounding this tragic incident. On the day of the accident, Mr. Lacy was driving on a road with two lanes in each direction. While he briefly passed other vehicles, he safely reentered his lane without incident.
The collision that resulted in the death of Mr. Herman was not caused by Mr. Lacy’s actions. The accident occurred directly in front of him when a second vehicle in the oncoming lane crossed the centerline and collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle, in which he was a passenger. We are of information and belief that the vehicle that collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle was issued a citation. At no time did Mr. Lacy’s vehicle strike the rear of Mr. Herman’s vehicle, nor did any of the vehicles Mr. Lacy passed collide with his. After the collision occurred in front of Mr. Lacey, he cautiously went around the vehicles after passage was safe.
It is crucial to emphasize that Mr. Lacy did not cause or contribute to the crash. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved. Furthermore, contrary to some media reports, Mr. Lacy never “returned” to the scene of the accident.
Mr. Lacy’s actions following the incident, including sharing graduation pictures and engaging in training, were never intended to minimize the tragedy that occurred. He did not believe he was at fault for the accident, and as such, he continued with his daily activities. Throughout his career, Mr. Lacy has been an exemplary community member and teammate. We ask that he not be judged prematurely, and we are confident that further investigation will show he acted within the bounds of the law. I will vigorously defend his innocence in this case.
Lacy, 24, is a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana. He began his college career at Louisiana in 2020. After 2 seasons playing for the Ragin’ Cajuns in Lafayette, he joined LSU ahead of the 2022 season.
Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft in December ahead of LSU’s bowl game. He recorded 58 catches for 866 yards and 9 touchdowns over 12 games in 2024.
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