In a stunning turn that's reignited debate over one of college football's darker stories, the attorney for the late Kyren Lacy has released security footage purporting to clear the former LSU wide receiver of blame in a deadly December crash. Lacy, a 24-year-old NFL prospect from Thibodaux, Louisiana, faced mounting legal woes after the incident that claimed the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall on Louisiana Highway 20 near Perez Lane.
The crash unfolded on December 17, 2024, when authorities say a Dodge Charger—driven by Lacy—barreled southbound, illegally passing vehicles in a no-passing zone at high speed. A northbound pickup swerved to avoid a collision, only for Hall's vehicle to be struck in the chaos, leading to his death at the scene. State police swiftly pinned responsibility on Lacy, issuing an arrest warrant for negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run. He turned himself in on January 12, 2025, posting $151,000 bail the next day.
But the pressure only intensified. Indeed, as Lacy prepared for a grand jury hearing, tragedy struck again. On April 13, 2025, in Houston, Texas, the athlete died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a police pursuit—his car pulling over abruptly after a chase that authorities described as routine. The timing, just days before his court date, fueled speculation about the toll of the charges. Moreover, Lacy's camp had already decried the NFL's decision to revoke his scouting combine invite, calling it prejudiced without due process.
Now, months later, attorney Matt Ory has dropped what he calls bombshell evidence: video from a nearby camera showing Lacy's vehicle trailing nearly 100 yards behind the collision at the moment of impact. Ory, speaking to local outlets, insists this contradicts police claims and questions why a passenger in Lacy's car was never interviewed. However, the footage hasn't prompted an official reopening of the case yet, leaving questions about the investigation's thoroughness hanging.
This new wrinkle in Lacy's story prompts us to wonder: how many similar cases slip through the cracks of rushed judgments?