Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy Dies at Age 24 in Houston

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died at the age of 24.

"The LSU Football family mourns the loss of Kyren Lacy," the team said on social media:

"We're saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former LSU Football student-athlete Kyren Lacy," the school said in a statement to ESPN's Pete Thamel. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones, as well as his former teammates and coaches impacted by his passing."

ESPN's Chris Low and Adam Schefter reported an LSU official confirmed Lacy was found dead in Houston on Saturday. Jacques Doucet of WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, confirmed the 24-year-old's death with a family member.

Lacy started his collegiate career with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and then transferred to join the Tigers following the 2021 season. He played for LSU in each of the last three seasons.

Low and Schefter noted that Lacy turned himself in to authorities on Jan. 12 regarding a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Dec. 17.

According to records from the Lafourche (Louisiana) Parish Sheriff's Office, he was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle.

"Lacy was accused of causing a crash that killed a 78-year-old man on Dec. 17 and then fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities," Low and Schefter noted.

He was jailed after he turned himself in, although he was released on a $151,000 bail.

Lacy's agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said in a previous statement that Lacy was "fully cooperating with the authorities."

Doucet noted a grand jury was scheduled to begin hearing evidence in Lacy's case starting Monday.

The wide receiver participated in LSU's pro day in March and was an NFL draft hopeful after he finished his final season with the Tigers with 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns.