Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died on Saturday night, and reports indicate that he committed suicide.
A friend of Lacy shared on social media Sunday morning that the ex-Tigers star has died. Lacy’s family then confirmed the news to Jacques Doucet of WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. Lacy was 24.
While Lacy’s family did not provide a cause of death, Doucet reports that Lacy is suspected to have committed suicide.
A separate report from WBRZ 2 in Baton Rouge also said Lacy took his own life.
Lacy turned himself in to authorities in January after an arrest warrant was issued over his alleged involvement in a fatal car crash that took place on Dec. 17. He was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death, and reckless operation of a vehicle. Lacy was released after posting $151,000 bond.
Louisiana State Police said Lacy, who was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger, “recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-passing zone.” A driver of another vehicle allegedly swerved to avoid hitting Lacy and collided head-on with a third vehicle. A passenger in the third vehicle died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Lacy’s attorneys have said the former Tigers wideout was innocent and “did not cause or contribute to the crash.”
A grand jury was set to start hearing evidence in Lacy’s case on Monday morning.
Lacy had 56 catches for 866 yards and 9 touchdowns at LSU last season. He had 16 touchdown receptions over the past two years. He was viewed as one of the top wide receivers in the upcoming NFL Draft, though the legal issues likely would have impacted where he was selected.
