Former LSU broad receiver Kyren Lacy has died on the age of 24, an LSU official confirmed to CBS Sports activities. No reason behind demise has been given presently. 

Lacy spent two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette earlier than transferring to LSU the place he was the Tigers’ main receiver in 2024. He completed his profession with 162 catches for two,360 yards and 26 touchdowns.

“We’re saddened to be taught of the tragic passing of former LSU Soccer student-athlete Kyren Lacy,” an LSU spokesperson instructed ESPN. “Our ideas and prayers are along with his household and family members, in addition to his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”

As soon as thought of a possible excessive NFL Draft choose, Lacy was arrested in January and charged with negligent murder, felony hit-and-run with demise and reckless operation of a car. The costs stemmed from a Dec. 17 crash that killed a 78-year previous man and injured two others. 

“As Lacy was illegally passing the opposite autos, the driving force of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the precise to keep away from a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge,” a Louisiana State Police information launch learn. “Touring behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to keep away from the oncoming Dodge Charger. Because the Kia Cadenza took evasive motion to keep away from impression with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento.” 

Following the accident, police mentioned Lacy drove across the crash scene and fled with out stopping to supply assist or name emergency providers.