NFL draft pick Kyren Lacy wanted on manslaughter charge for alleged role in fatal hit-and-run
Police in Louisiana have issued an arrest warrant for the LSU receiver and NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy for manslaughter after police say he fled a fatal car crash last month.
Louisiana State Police said in a news release issued Friday that Lacy, 24, was driving “recklessly” and swerving past other cars while driving on the freeway on Dec. 17.
LSU Tigers’ Kyren Lacy scores a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners on Nov. 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge. (Imagin)
According to police, Lacy was “crossing the center line and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-passing zone” when the driver of a pickup truck in the northbound lane swerved to avoid a head-on collision with Lacy.
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The pickup truck’s actions caused the driver of the vehicle directly behind it, a Kia Cadenza, to swerve to avoid colliding with Lacy’s car, but the driver instead collided head-on with another vehicle in the southbound lane.
The passenger in the Kia Cadenza, identified as 78-year-old Herman Hall, was taken to a hospital before he eventually died, police said.
In addition to being wanted for negligent homicide, Lacy faces a hit and run charge after police said he “drove around the scene and fled” without stopping to render aid or call 911. He also allegedly failed to inform the police of his involvement.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs after the catch and scores against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
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Lacy’s warrant also includes a charge of negligent operation of a vehicle. According to the Louisiana State Police, the first LSU star since then he has been in contact with the police.
Lacy transferred to LSU in 2022. He caught 58 passes for 866 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He did not play in LSU’s win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 31.
Lacy declared for the 2025 NFL Draft just two days after the accident.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy runs onto the field as seniors are honored at Tiger Stadium. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)
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“LSU has truly made a huge impact on my life, on and off the court, over the past 3 years. Playing in Death Valley, for the best fans in the country, was an experience I will never forget. There aren’t too many people who can fulfill that for a dream like this I am forever grateful,” Lacy wrote in his post.
“I want to express my gratitude to all my coaches, support staff and coaches for helping me develop as a soccer player, but most importantly as a person. Although we didn’t meet our goal of winning a national championship, I promise to take all these life lessons with me into the next chapter of your life.”
LSU did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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