LSU student Kyren Lacy charged with manslaughter following fatal car accident.

On Sunday, Kyren Lacy, a standout wide receiver for the LSU Tigers, was arrested and placed in a Louisiana jail on several charges.

Lacy was accused of negligent homicide, hit-and-run driving with serious injury or death, and reckless operation with accident, all of which are felonies, according to online jail records.

At the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, Lacy's bond was set at $151,000.

Last week, LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette stated that the school had "no comment at this time to respect the legal process."

On Dec. 17, 2024, a crash involving a star athlete resulted in the death of a 78-year-old retired U.S. Marine and injuries to two others, as reported by WAFB-TV.

Lacy, a 24-year-old driver, was accused of recklessly driving, including speeding and passing in a no-passing zone, which led to a head-on collision with another vehicle when another motorist swerved to avoid Lacy.

Lacy, a football player, fled the scene of the crash without his involvement or aid, Louisiana State Police said. Two days later, he declared for the NFL Draft. He did not play in the Tigers’ Texas Bowl victory against Baylor on Dec. 31.

An arrest warrant was issued for Lacy last week.

During the 2024 season, LSU's wide receiver had 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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