What Happened to Kyren Lacy? A Reckless Choice, a Life Lost, and a Career on the Line
Kyren waited weeks after the fatal crash to turn himself in.
Published Jan. 17 2025, 12:47 p.m. ET
Kyren Lacy had it all — a promising football career, a shot at the NFL, and the kind of future most athletes only dream of. In a matter of seconds, however, everything changed. What happened to Kyren Lacy isn’t just another headline — it’s a tragic story of a reckless decision that took a life, shattered a family, and left his own future hanging by a thread.
If you’ve followed this case, you’ve probably seen the headlines. Kyren was arrested for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run accident. The question is: What happened exactly? What kind of car was Kyren driving? Furthermore, why did he wait weeks after the accident to turn himself in?
What happened to Kyren Lacy? One fatal mistake took a life and may have destroyed his career.
On Dec.17, 2024, in Lafourche Parish, La., Kyren was behind the wheel of a high-powered Dodge Charger. According to People Magazine, authorities say he was speeding down Louisiana Highway 20 when he tried to pass multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone. Then, things spiraled out of control.
To avoid getting into a head-on collision, a pickup truck swerved. Then, another car behind the truck swerved as well, crossing the centerline and crashing into an oncoming vehicle. The impact of this accident was fatal, claiming the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall, a former Marine.
According to authorities, Kyren did not stop or call for help despite reportedly causing the accident. Instead, he just kept driving.
For weeks, there was no arrest. No public acknowledgment. Just silence. Then, on Jan. 10, 2025, authorities issued an arrest warrant. The arrest warrant charged Kyren with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle.
Just two days after the arrest warrant was issued, he turned himself in. He was booked at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and was later released on a $151,000 bond.
What was Kyren driving at the time of the crash?
Kyren wasn’t just driving any vehicle — he was in a 2023 Dodge Charger, a car known for speed and power.
Investigators believe he was weaving through traffic, attempting to overtake multiple cars at a high speed in an area where passing wasn’t allowed. That split-second decision set off a chain reaction with irreversible consequences.
Kyren faces multiple felony charges that could derail his career.
Now, Kyren’s future is on the line. The charges against him — negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless driving — carry serious legal consequences. If convicted, he could face years in prison, heavy fines, and possibly the end of his professional football aspirations.
The timing makes it even more complicated. Just two days after the crash, Kyren declared himself for the 2025 NFL Draft. At the time, the public had no idea he was connected to a fatal accident. He was coming off a strong season. The draft was supposed to be his big moment. Instead, he’s facing an uncertain future — one that may not include football at all.
What’s next for Kyren?
Kyren’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, insists his client is cooperating fully with the authorities and believes the full story will eventually come to light. No matter what happens in court, the consequences of that night can’t be undone. A family lost a loved one. The community is left grieving. And Kyren — once a rising star — is now a cautionary tale.
Right now, there are more questions than answers. Will he serve time? Will the NFL still consider him? And most importantly, how does he move forward from this? One thing’s for sure: Reckless decisions have consequences. For Kyren, those consequences may last a lifetime.