LSU Star Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
LSU Star Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy, 22, has been arrested following a tragic hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man in December 2024. Authorities have charged Lacy with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle.
According to Baton Rouge Police, the incident occurred on December 17, 2024, when Lacy allegedly struck the victim, Herman Hall, while driving at high speed near a residential intersection. Witnesses told investigators that the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.
After a weeks-long investigation, an arrest warrant was issued, and Lacy turned himself in to law enforcement. He was released shortly after posting bail and is reportedly cooperating with authorities as the legal process unfolds.
Lacy, a standout wide receiver for the LSU Tigers, was expected to be a key player in the upcoming NFL Draft. The arrest has cast a shadow over his athletic career and raised serious questions about his future in professional football.
LSU officials issued a brief statement acknowledging the incident, stating, “We are aware of the situation involving Kyren Lacy. The university and athletics department will continue to monitor the legal process and take appropriate actions as needed.”
The case remains under active investigation, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.
