Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Claims He Was Not at Fault in Fatal Crash
UPDATE: New evidence reveals that former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was not responsible for a fatal accident that claimed the life of Herman Hall, 78, in December. Attorney Matt Ory confirmed on Friday that surveillance footage shows Lacy’s vehicle was 92.3 yards behind the collision at the time of impact, countering earlier allegations made by police.
The incident occurred on December 17, 2024, in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Ory stated during an interview with HTV10 that the footage clearly depicts Lacy’s vehicle behind the crash location, which contradicts earlier reports suggesting his involvement. “He’s 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. Key word, behind the vehicles. That is not how this story was ever painted,” Ory emphasized.
Authorities initially alleged that Lacy had crossed a center line while attempting to pass slower vehicles, causing a chain reaction that led to Hall’s death. The video captured shows a chaotic scene where a pickup truck swerved to avoid Lacy, resulting in a head-on collision with Hall’s vehicle. Lacy’s car was seen approaching the accident scene nearly four seconds after the crash occurred.
Following the incident, Lacy faced serious charges, including negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run, and surrendered to police in mid-January. However, his struggles intensified when, on the night of April 12, just days before a grand jury appearance, he led authorities on a pursuit in Spring, Texas. Tragically, he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lacy, only 24 years old, had a promising future in professional football, having recorded 58 passes for 866 yards and nine touchdowns during his last collegiate season. He ended his college career with a total of 162 catches for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns across 64 games with both Louisiana and LSU. Despite his potential, Lacy was notably absent from the NFL Scouting Combine list released shortly after his legal troubles began.
The ongoing legal saga surrounding Lacy continues to raise questions about accountability and the tragic outcomes of such incidents. As new developments unfold, the focus remains on the evidence and the implications for those involved.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to evolve.
