Anna 
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston, an LSU official confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. He was 24.
The cause of death has not been made public.
“We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” the university said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”
Lacy was facing serious legal charges stemming from a fatal car crash that occurred on December 17. According to police, he allegedly caused the crash and then fled the scene without helping or alerting authorities. A 78-year-old man, Herman Hall, died as a result of the accident.
On January 12, Lacy turned himself in to law enforcement and was later released on $151,000 bail. He was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run involving death, and reckless vehicle operation. A grand jury was scheduled to review the case starting Monday.
Lacy’s attorney, Matthew Ory, confirmed his death and asked for privacy for the family. “It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy,” Ory said. “We ask the public and media to allow his family space to grieve.”
Ory also expressed confidence in Lacy’s innocence, stating that the full review of the case would have cleared his name. “We will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why,” he added.
According to a statement from Louisiana State Police, Lacy was allegedly driving a 2023 Dodge Charger on Louisiana Highway 20 when he passed multiple vehicles at high speed in a no-passing zone. This caused another vehicle to swerve and a chain-reaction crash that led to the fatal collision.
Police claimed that Lacy drove away from the crash site without stopping, calling 911, or providing assistance.
Despite the legal issues, Lacy declared for the NFL Draft on December 19, two days after the crash. He did not participate in LSU’s Texas Bowl game against Baylor but attended LSU’s Pro Day in March. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. once ranked him as high as the No. 6 wide receiver prospect. However, he did not appear in Kiper’s latest top 10 rankings.
Lacy began his college football career at the University of Louisiana before transferring to LSU. Last season, he had a breakout year with 58 receptions for 866 yards and nine touchdowns, the most on the team.
Related topics: