Who is Kyren Lacy, the NFL hopeful just charged in a hit-and-run? The former LSU wide receiver has been arrested for alleged ‘negligent homicide’ after the death of a 78-year-old man
The 24-year-old Louisiana native had overcome earlier academic struggles to become a successful American football player, and was tipped as a 2025 NFL draft pick before the incident
NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy has been arrested after his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run on December 17 which resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man, reports People magazine. The 24-year-old has been charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle.
The former Louisiana State University wide receiver turned himself into the authorities on Sunday night, and was jailed before being released on bail on US$151,000, according to police records. A news release from the Louisiana State Police alleged that Lacy had been driving a 2023 Dodge Charger on Louisiana Highway 20 and “recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centreline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-passing zone.” After colliding “head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento”, police allege that Lacy did not stop, but left the scene “without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the crash”.
Here’s what we know about Kyren Lacy amid the news.
What is Kyren Lacy’s background?
Lacy was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He attended Thibodaux High School before joining the LSU Tigers as a wide receiver, according to LSU Sports.
Was Kyren Lacy going to be in the NFL?
