Kyren Lacy should be training and getting ready for a major change in his life, but instead, that change could put him in prison for a long time.
Lacy was likely expecting to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft at this point in the year. Instead, he is dealing with the fight of his life.
Kyren Lacy’s attorney has issued a statement this week stating 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.
Matthew Ory shared that statement on Sunday.
“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,” Ory wrote. “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.”
“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,” continued Ory. “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.”
Kyren Lacy's defense attorney Matthew Ory releases a full statement concerning "the facts" surrounding Lacy's Arrest for negligent homicide & the accident itself:
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On December 17th, Lacy was allegedly illegally passing several vehicles in an area where passing was not permitted.
Louisiana State Police allege that Kyren Lacy was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger and “recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated No-Passing Zone.”
He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, and his bond was set at $151,000 in total.
The projected first-round pick is accused of killing former U.S. Marine Herman Hall and injuring two others.
The 24-year-old 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.
He recorded 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns over 12 games in 2024.
Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy Declared For NFL Draft Days After Wreck
Kyren Lacy is facing multiple charges after being arrested for the hit-and-run on Dec. 17 that killed a 78-year-old man.
What’s crazy about this is Lacy declared for the NFL Draft just days after the accident.
He is unlikely to get selected or ever touch an NFL field.
