Kyren Lacy, NFL draft prospect, ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at 24 — months after alleged involvement in fatal crash

Kyren Lacy, NFL draft prospect, ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at 24 — months after alleged involvement in fatal crash

Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver who had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ in Houston Saturday night, his attorney confirmed Sunday.

He was 24.

The cause of death is suspected to be suicide, according to multiple reports.

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was found ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Saturday night. Getty Images

Lacy’s death comes months after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a crash that killed a 78-year-old man in December.

A grand jury was scheduled to begin hearing the case on Monday, per multiple reports.

Lacy, who took part in LSU’s pro day on March 26, was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle.

Kyren Lacy was accused of causing a crash in December that killed a 78-year-old man. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

He was accused of speeding in a 2023 Dodge Charger and crossing the center line in a no-pᴀssing zone, causing other drivers to swerve, which led to the death of Herman Hall. Lacy then allegedly fled the scene.

“The driver of the Dodge, later identified as 24-year-old Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux, recklessly pᴀssed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated No-Pᴀssing Zone,” a Louisiana State Police Department release said in January.

“As Lacy was illegally pᴀssing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge. Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the on coming 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 2017 Kia Sorento.

Kyren Lacy (l.) with LSU head coach Brian Kelly on Nov. 30, 2024. University Images via Getty Imag

“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. Troop C was later notified that Hall, who was a pᴀssenger in the Kia Sorrento, succumbed to his injuries from the crash after being transported to a hospital for treatment.”

Lacy’s attorney confirmed his death in a statement to WAFB-TV.

“Kyren’s was scheduled to have his matter heard before a grand jury tomorrow wherein we were very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges,” his attorney said.

Kyren Lacy during LSU’s pro day on March 26, 2025. University Images via Getty Imag

“From the very beginning, this so-called investigation took on the appearance of an overzealous, targeted effort—what can only be described as a witch hunt—fueled by who Kyren was and the public profile he carried. The decision by the investigating agency to charge him at all, in our view, was not only unjustified, it was disturbing. It’s imperative to understand the Lafourche Parish District Attorney, to this day, has not formally charged Kyren.

“Kyren was a young man with immense promise, and he was crushed under the weight of an irresponsible and prejudiced process.”

Lacy, who began his college career at Louisiana-Lafayette, transferred to LSU and played three seasons there.

He had 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns during the 2024 season.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for free and confidential crisis counseling.

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