Attorney Claims Kyren Lacy Innocent in Fatal Crash with Resulting Arrest
LSU Star Kyren Lacy’s Attorney Challenges Louisiana State Police Crash Report
Disputed Fault in Fatal Accident Involving Former LSU Star
Baton Rouge — In a detailed interview, attorney Matt Ory, representing the late Kyren Lacy, a former LSU football standout, has raised significant questions about the findings of a Louisiana State Police (LSP) investigation into a deadly crash. The crash, initially attributed to Lacy, resulted in a negligent homicide accusation after he allegedly passed multiple vehicles recklessly, culminating in head-on collision and the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall.
The tragic incident took a deeper turn when Lacy passed away by suicide days before a scheduled grand jury appearance. Ory, contesting the LSP’s conclusions, presented evidence from the district attorney’s investigation. “The evidence does not support that Kyren Lacy should have known his actions were the cause of the crash,” Ory explained, reflecting on the district attorney’s findings.
Surveillance Footage and Key Testimonies
Ory emphasized critical surveillance footage that he claims invalidates the assertion of Lacy’s direct involvement in the accident. Despite passing four vehicles in a no-pass zone, Lacy reportedly returned to his lane 90 yards behind the accident site. Ory argues, “He was 72.6 yards away; he had returned to his lane before the crash occurred.”
Furthermore, Ory challenged the notion that Lacy was actively passing vehicles at the crash moment, clarifying that Lacy was 120 yards from the point of impact after re-entering his lane. Legal protocols dictate that vehicles should be back within their lane of travel within 100 feet, a condition that Lacy fulfilled according to Ory.
Contradictory Reports and Unanswered Questions
There are additional discrepancies highlighted by Ory regarding the statements from the driver of the second vehicle involved in the accident. This driver reportedly attempted to avoid a gold truck rather than Lacy’s green Dodge Charger. Ory mentioned inconsistencies in the trooper’s report, suggesting questionable interpretation of witness statements.
Body-cam footage reviewed by Emegypt also showed possible prejudices in obtaining the truck driver’s statement, where the investigating trooper possibly coached the driver’s account to include avoiding Lacy’s Charger. This narrative was contradicted by the driver’s admission of not having to brake hard.
Neglected Evidence: Missing Witness Testimony
Another key issue raised involves the absence of testimony from a passenger in Lacy’s car at the time of the crash. Ory questioned the lack of initiative from LSP to identify and interview this critical witness, whose perspective might have provided clarity on the incident.
As the debate continues, the full interview and supporting details can be found on Emegypt, offering a deeper look into the controversies surrounding this tragic case.
