Kyren Lacy , 24-year-old former LSU wide receiver, is back in the headlines after his attorney shared new evidence about his case. On October 3, 2025, attorney Matthew Ory spoke to HTV10 and said video footage shows that Lacy was far behind the cars involved in a fatal crash in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, on December 17, 2024. That accident killed Herman Hall, 78, and injured two people. Authorities had accused Lacy of causing the crash. Ory now says those claims were wrong.
Kyren Lacy’s attorney Matthew Ory challenges crash claims
Matthew Ory showed a video from a nearby gas station that he says changes the story. The clip shows Lacy’s car was about 72.6 yards behind the vehicles that collided with Hall’s car. Ory admitted that Lacy did pass four cars earlier, but said he was already back in his lane at the time of the crash.
Ory told HTV10, “He was back in his lane … 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. That is not how this story was ever painted, never.”
Louisiana State Police have a different view. They still say Lacy’s passing maneuvers forced another driver to swerve, leading to the deadly accident. A police statement said, “His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.”
After the crash, Kyren Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. He turned himself in on January 12, 2025, and was released after posting $151,000 bail.
Kyren Lacy’s death in Houston and reactions from family and teammates
Months later, in April 2025, Lacy’s life ended in Houston, Texas. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said he refused to stop for police, leading to a chase that lasted several miles. After his car crashed, deputies found that Lacy had shot himself. His death came just one day before he was scheduled to appear before a grand jury in Houston.
Former LSU teammate Sai’Vion Jones, now with the Denver Broncos, wrote on X, “They slander your name, your character, and painted you as the bad guy. But we your family, teammates, and friends know the real you LLK2.”
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Kyren Lacy’s father, Kenny Lacy, spoke out on Facebook after his son’s death. He urged parents to pay close attention to mental health. “Young parents, start talking to your kids … Mental health is real, and for the most part it’s invisible. Don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small,” he wrote.
On the field, Lacy had played three seasons at LSU. In 2024, he recorded 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns, tying for the most receiving touchdowns in the SEC.
Over his career, he had 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns. He had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, but his invitation to the NFL Combine was withdrawn after the December crash.
Kyren Lacy’s attorney Matthew Ory challenges crash claims
Matthew Ory showed a video from a nearby gas station that he says changes the story. The clip shows Lacy’s car was about 72.6 yards behind the vehicles that collided with Hall’s car. Ory admitted that Lacy did pass four cars earlier, but said he was already back in his lane at the time of the crash.
Ory told HTV10, “He was back in his lane … 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. That is not how this story was ever painted, never.”
Video evidence shows former LSU standout Kyren Lacy was a full 72.6 yards back from the other vehicles involved in the fatal accident last year!
— WOOK! (@madeyawook) October 4, 2025
Racist MAGA Media painted him as a murderer and caused an innocent man to take his own life🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/QnNzXbJuTv
Louisiana State Police have a different view. They still say Lacy’s passing maneuvers forced another driver to swerve, leading to the deadly accident. A police statement said, “His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.”
After the crash, Kyren Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. He turned himself in on January 12, 2025, and was released after posting $151,000 bail.
Kyren Lacy’s death in Houston and reactions from family and teammates
Months later, in April 2025, Lacy’s life ended in Houston, Texas. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said he refused to stop for police, leading to a chase that lasted several miles. After his car crashed, deputies found that Lacy had shot himself. His death came just one day before he was scheduled to appear before a grand jury in Houston.
Former LSU teammate Sai’Vion Jones, now with the Denver Broncos, wrote on X, “They slander your name, your character, and painted you as the bad guy. But we your family, teammates, and friends know the real you LLK2.”
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Kyren Lacy’s father, Kenny Lacy, spoke out on Facebook after his son’s death. He urged parents to pay close attention to mental health. “Young parents, start talking to your kids … Mental health is real, and for the most part it’s invisible. Don’t ignore the signs, even if they may seem small,” he wrote.
On the field, Lacy had played three seasons at LSU. In 2024, he recorded 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns, tying for the most receiving touchdowns in the SEC.
Over his career, he had 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns. He had declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, but his invitation to the NFL Combine was withdrawn after the December crash.
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