Louisiana State Police: Top NFL draft prospect and former LSU WR Kyren Lacy wanted for negligent homicide after fatal crash

NFL hopeful Kieren Lacy, one of the top prospects in this year’s draft, is wanted for negligent homicide in connection with a fatal crash in Louisiana last month, state police announced Friday.

Louisiana State Police said they have issued an arrest warrant for Lacey, 24, of Thibodeau, for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash on Dec. 17.

Lacey, who played for Louisiana State University in the fall before declaring for the draft, was allegedly driving a 2023 Dodge Charger when he “recklessly passed several vehicles at a high rate of speed, crossed the center line and entered the lane northbound while in a no-go zone on Louisiana Highway 20, state police said press release.

The driver of a 2017 Kia Cadenza, traveling northbound to avoid hitting the Dodge, entered the center line and collided head-on with a 2017 Kia Sorento. The passenger in the Kia Sorento, identified by police as Herman Hall, 78, of Thibodaux, died of his injuries after being transported to a hospital, authorities said.

Lacey allegedly drove around the scene and fled southbound “without stopping to render aid, call 911 or report his involvement in the crash,” state police said.

In addition to negligent homicide, he is wanted for hit-and-run and reckless driving, police said.

“Police are in contact with Lacey and his legal representative to surrender,” Louisiana State Police said in a statement.

Agent Lacey said the athlete is “fully cooperating with the authorities.”

“We firmly believe that the facts will ultimately reveal the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation,” said agent Rocky Arsenault of Alliance Sports. statement.

Arsenault added that the case “is being approached very seriously, and we strive to resolve it responsibly.”

Lacy was a wide receiver for the LSU Tigers. Two days after the accident, on December 19, he announced that he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

The star prospect has 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns this season. In five seasons at LSU, Lacy had 26 touchdown catches. He opted out of the Texas Bowl against Baylor to focus on preparing for the draft.