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Former LSU Star Receiver Kyren Lacy Dead in Apparent Suicide Amid Legal Troubles from Fatal Hit-and-Run
HOUSTON — Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston in what is being reported as an apparent suicide, an LSU official confirmed to Channel2 NOW on Sunday.
Lacy, 24, had recently faced legal troubles stemming from a fatal hit-and-run incident in December, and was considered a potential first-round NFL Draft prospect prior to the allegations.
Lacy’s death comes just two days before a Louisiana grand jury was scheduled to hear evidence in connection to the December 17 crash in Lafourche Parish, which resulted in the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall, of Thibodaux, Louisiana.
The incident severely impacted Lacy’s professional trajectory and public standing.
According to a Louisiana State Police report, Lacy was allegedly driving a 2023 Dodge Charger at a high rate of speed on Louisiana Highway 20.
Authorities say he recklessly passed multiple vehicles by crossing into oncoming traffic within a designated no-passing zone. This action reportedly caused a chain reaction.
A pickup truck traveling northbound was forced to brake and swerve to avoid a head-on collision. Behind that vehicle, a 2017 Kia Cadenza also swerved to avoid the Charger, but in doing so, crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.
Herman Hall, a passenger in the Sorento, later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Investigators stated that Lacy did not stop at the scene to render aid or notify authorities.
Instead, he allegedly fled, leaving others to deal with the aftermath of the devastating collision.
Lacy turned himself in to authorities on January 12 and was booked into the Lafourche Parish jail on several charges, including:
- Negligent homicide
- Felony hit-and-run resulting in death
- Reckless operation of a vehicle
He was later released on a $151,000 bond. His agent, Rocky Arceneaux, stated at the time that Lacy was “fully cooperating with the authorities.”
Before the incident, Lacy was widely considered one of the top receiver prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper had ranked him as high as No. 6 among wide receivers in December.
However, following the crash and subsequent charges, his stock plummeted, and he was no longer listed among the top 10 wideouts in Kiper’s latest rankings.
Lacy began his collegiate career at Louisiana before transferring to LSU, where he played three seasons. In 2023, he posted career-best numbers with 58 receptions for 866 yards and a team-high nine touchdowns.
He declared for the NFL Draft on December 19—just two days after the fatal crash—and did not participate in LSU’s Texas Bowl victory over Baylor. He later took part in LSU’s Pro Day in March.
The news of Lacy’s death shocked the LSU community and football world. While no official cause of death has been publicly released, multiple sources have indicated that Lacy died by suicide.
The circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
This tragic case has left a trail of unanswered questions, mourning families, and a promising career cut short by a series of devastating choices and consequences.
LSU officials and former teammates have not yet released public statements.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season resides in Oklahoma City.
Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be officially named the league’s MVP on Wednesday night, according to a report from ESPN.
The announcement is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. CT on TNT, crowning the 25-year-old with the highest individual honor in professional basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander, known for his dynamic scoring and two-way excellence, edged out fellow finalists Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets—a three-time MVP—and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time MVP.
The victory follows a runner-up finish in last season’s MVP race, which was narrowly won by Jokic.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander elevated his game to historic levels while leading the Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, making Oklahoma City the second-youngest team in NBA history to claim the conference’s top seed—trailing only last year’s youthful squad.
In 76 games, he led the NBA in scoring with a career-high 32.7 points per game, while shooting an ultra-efficient 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, continuing his ascent as one of the league’s most complete and consistent performers.
The Canadian guard dominated nearly every scoring category, leading the NBA in 50-point, 40-point, 30-point, and 20-point games. His four 50-point performances tied Kevin Durant for the second-most in a single season in Thunder franchise history. His total scoring output surpassed that of the league’s next-highest scorer, Anthony Edwards, by 307 points, despite Edwards appearing in three more games.
Beyond offense, Gilgeous-Alexander earned praise for his defensive tenacity, anchoring a Thunder team widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in recent memory. His ability to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, while managing a historic offensive load, separated him from the field. He is also expected to earn his third consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, which would surpass former Thunder MVP Russell Westbrook in that category.
With this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). It is a crowning achievement in what has already been a breakout season for both Gilgeous-Alexander and a resurgent Oklahoma City franchise poised for a deep playoff run.