How did Kyren Lacy die? Former LSU WR found dead in Houston at 24
Former LSU football star Kyren Lacy was found dead at age 24 in Houston. As fans ask how he died, details emerge amid ongoing legal troubles related to a fatal crash.
Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver and NFL draft prospect, was found dead in Houston on April 12, 2025. He was 24 years old.
Reports indicate that his death is being investigated as a suicide, occurring just days before a scheduled grand jury hearing related to a fatal car crash in December 2024.
Kyren Lacy's death
A LSU official released a statement to The Daily Advertiser to confirmed Kyren Lacy's death on Sunday afternoon. “We’re saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing.”
While his cause of death is still unknown, it is suspected to be suicide, according to multiple reports.
Kyren Lacy's legal troubles prior to death
In December 2024, Lacy was involved in a fatal car crash in Louisiana, which resulted in the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall. Authorities reported that Lacy's driving was reckless, which ultimately caused a chain-reaction crash.
Kyren Lacy then fled the scene without trying to help or call emergency services. He was later charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. The grand jury was supposed to review his case on April 14, 2025.