Kyren Lacy crash case update: New claim about ex-LSU star's innocence; ‘nearly 100 yards behind’

Kyren Lacy case update: Newly released footage has emerged in former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy's car crash case.

Updated on: Oct 4, 2025, 05:37:13 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Kyren Lacy case update: Newly released footage has emerged in former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy's car crash case. In an interview with HTV10, Lacy’s attorney, Matt Ory, presented security camera video of the wreck, saying that the football star was trailing nearly 100 yards behind a deadly December collision that claimed the life of a 78-year-old man.

Kyren Lacy passed away at the age of 24 (Getty Images via AFP)

To be exact, Ory emphasized that Lacy was 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. The footage then shows his car approaching the scene and steering around the crash.

Lacy faced serious charges, including negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless vehicle operation. A grand jury hearing in the case was scheduled for April 13 of this year.

Tragically, Kyren Lacy died by suicide on April 12, just one day before he was set to appear before the grand jury.

‘Justice for Kyren Lacy’

Meanwhile, several social media users reshared the clip, claiming Lacy was innocent. HT.com cannot verify these claims at the moment.

“Kyren tragically took his own life at just 25 because of false accusations that ruined his career. Just like every media outlet and fan ran with the story that he caused a crash that killed a man….Everyone needs to know the true story,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Kyren Lacy didn’t even cause the crash but was painted as the criminal. I hope his family gets justice. Lacy didn’t deserve what he went through and now he’s no longer here with us," another person tweeted in Lacy's support.

Soon after the former LSU player's death, his mother, Kandace Washington, had issued an emotional statement.

“I am absolutely heartbroken by the passing of my son. There are no words to fully express the pain our family is feeling right now. I know that I haven't said much but I wanted to let you all know that I am doing as good as I can right now," she said on Facebook.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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