Death Pool Update: Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy at 24...

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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44656113/nfl-draft-hopeful-ex-lsu-wr-kyren-lacy-found-dead-houston

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead Saturday night in Houston, an LSU official confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.

A cause of death was not immediately known.

"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," LSU said in a statement.

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. On Jan. 12, he turned himself in to authorities, was jailed and then released on $151,000 bail, according to police records.

Lafourche (Louisiana) Parish Sheriff's Office records indicated that Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle. A grand jury was to begin hearing evidence in the case Monday.

"It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the tragic passing of Kyren Lacy. First and foremost, we ask that the public and the media give his family the space and time they need to grieve this unimaginable loss in peace," Lacy's attorney, Matthew Ory, said in a statement to ESPN's Mark Schlabach.

Ory added that he was "very confident the evidence, after being fully collected and reviewed, would lead to a declination of charges" and that, "we will be demanding a full and transparent review of how this investigation was conducted and why."

According to a news release from Louisiana State Police, Lacy was allegedly driving a 2023 Dodge Charger on Louisiana Highway 20 and "recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed by crossing the centerline and entering the northbound lane while in a designated no-passing zone."

"As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked and swerved to the right to avoid a head-on collision with the approaching Dodge," a Louisiana State Police news release said.

"Traveling behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza whose driver swerved left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza took evasive action to avoid impact with the Dodge, it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento."

Police alleged that Lacy, 24, drove around the crash scene and fled "without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the crash."

Herman Hall, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, who was a passenger in the Kia Sorento, later died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to state police.

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

Lacy declared for the NFL draft on Dec. 19, two days after the crash, and did not play in LSU's win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl. He participated in March at LSU's pro day and was ranked as high as the No. 6 receiver prospect in the draft by ESPN's Mel Kiper in December. Lacy was not ranked among the top 10 available wide receivers in Kiper's most recent Big Board, which was published last month.

Lacy played three seasons at LSU after starting his career at Louisiana. Lacy had his best season last year when he caught 58 passes for 866 yards and a team-leading nine touchdowns.

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Suicide

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That would be my guess...

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Harris County Sheriff's Office said Lacy was with a family member in Houston when they called authorities late Saturday and said he had a gun and shot it at the ground after an argument. Law enforcement said once they arrived, he took off in his car and was involved in a vehicle pursuit for several miles and then crashed. Deputies said as officers were trying to get Lacy out of his car and into custody they realized that he shot himself. 

Kenny Lacy, Kyren Lacy's father, said in a public post. "Don't be cool with "I'm Alright, or I'm good" when you know deep down something isn't right. Mental Health is real, and for the most part, it's invisible, don't ignore the signs, even if they may seem small. Our lives have changed forever and this will never be ok, but God needed my baby more than he was needed here."

Yeah, don't be cool with that. It wasn't Kenny's fault for reckless driving which killed someone and fled to avoid DUI manslaughter charges, then later led cops on a high speed pursuit after firing a gun in anger. It was all mental health. Also, don't take parenting advice from Kyren Lacy.  

God didn't need your baby... poetic justice did.

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DND

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7 hours ago, GobbleDog said:

It was all mental health. 

AAA+

Q: When did personal responsibility go out the window in this country ?

A: A long focking time ago

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It's too bad that the young man caused an accident that killed someone. 

It's also heartbreaking that he struggled with mental anguish that was bad enough for him to commit suicide.

I feel bad for the guy.

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4 hours ago, lickin_starfish said:

It's too bad that the young man caused an accident that killed someone. 

It's also heartbreaking that he struggled with mental anguish that was bad enough for him to commit suicide.

I feel bad for the guy.

 Yeah. It was the accident that drove him with all the guilt associated with it. Also, he had a few NFL teams interested before, but became weary after. According to everyone he played from high school to college, he was a beloved teammate on the field and locker field. He caused the accident driving carelessly on a two way country road.No drugs/alcohol involved. I’ve been watching this the story broke here locally. Very sad.

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3 hours ago, BunnysBastatrds said:

No drugs/alcohol involved.

No drugs/alcohol discovered, because he left the scene. Which suggests drugs/alcohol were involved.

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Some people here feel sorry for someone who drove on the wrong side of the road INTENTIONALLY, resulting in innocent lives being lost???  SMH.

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12 minutes ago, Strike said:

Some people here feel sorry for someone who drove on the wrong side of the road INTENTIONALLY, resulting in innocent lives being lost???  SMH.

 But he went to LSU and his teammates liked him. 

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Who?

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Suicide: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44664128/former-lsu-wr-kyren-lacy-died-apparent-suicide-police-chase-authorities-say

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2 hours ago, Strike said:

Some people here feel sorry for someone who drove on the wrong side of the road INTENTIONALLY, resulting in innocent lives being lost???  SMH.

I agree. Find a tree or light post.