Kyren Lacy, 24, Dies Days Before Facing Court in Deadly Car Crash Case
Kyren Lacy, 24, Passed Away Days Before Facing Court in Deadly Car Crash Case
Kyren Lacy, a former wide receiver for LSU’s football team, has died at the age of 24. His body was found in Houston, Texas, on the evening of Saturday, April 12. According to multiple reports, his death is suspected to be a suicide.
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The university released a statement expressing heartbreak over Lacy’s passing: “We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches.”
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Lacy’s close friend, Rontrell Sandolph, honored him on Instagram with an emotional tribute. “I’m speechless,” Sandolph wrote. “All the talks, all the tears, everything, you know GOD had us… Our dreams [were] coming to reality.”
Lacy’s death comes just before a grand jury was scheduled to review a case connected to a fatal car crash from December 2023. The crash resulted in the death of 44-year-old Marine veteran Herman Hall. Lacy was accused of causing the crash and then leaving the scene without offering help or calling for assistance.
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He turned himself in to Louisiana State Police in January and was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless vehicle operation. He was later released on bail. At the time, his agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said Lacy was “fully cooperating” with authorities and emphasized that they believed the full investigation would bring clarity to the situation.
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Just two days after the incident, Lacy had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, signaling his hopes of continuing his football career at the next level. During his college career, he had 58 receptions for 866 yards and nine touchdowns in his final season. Before joining LSU in 2022, he spent two years at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Lacy’s death is being felt deeply by the LSU community and beyond, as friends, fans, and former teammates remember both his athletic talent and his personal journey.
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