HOUMA, La. — New details have emerged in the case of Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver accused of negligent homicide following a crash on Highway 20.
According to Louisiana News First, Lacy's attorney, Matthew Ory, presented new evidence claiming Lacy was over 70 yards behind another vehicle at the time of impact. Ory stated, “At the time of impact, he's 72.6 yards behind the vehicles. Key word — behind the vehicles,” during an interview with Houma Television Station.
Lacy was charged in January with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. He surrendered to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office and was released on a $151,000 bail.
In April, Lacy was found dead in Houston from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities from the Louisiana State Police (LSP) conducted a detailed investigation, utilizing crash reconstruction experts. They reported that Lacy's reckless driving contributed to the crash, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
According to LSP, “No one disputes that he was behind the crash scene. His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.” All subjects involved remain presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.