Louisiana State Police have issued a comprehensive video response addressing criticisms from the attorney of LSU wide receiver Kylen Lacy, who alleged mishandling of the investigation into the player’s death.
Lacy’s lawyer, Matt Olley, mentioned in a video that Lacy was reportedly seen driving a green Charger some distance away from the site of the December 17 crash that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man.
“The information in the accident report does not indicate that Kylen Lacy could have been aware that his actions led to the accident, which occurred about 72 yards ahead of him,” Olley contended.
In contrast, the state police presented their own video detailing the evidence, asserting that Lacy bore responsibility for the incident.
According to the video, authorities indicated that the crash transpired in front of Lacy’s vehicle, showcasing his erratic driving. They further explained that the other driver responded “appropriately to avoid a head-on collision” with Lacy’s car.
“A green Dodge Charger was observed navigating southbound in the opposite lanes of LA 20 at a dangerous speed, overtaking three passenger vehicles and a loaded 18-wheeler in a no-passing zone with a speed limit of 40 mph,” stated the LSP video.
The footage elaborated, “As the Charger veered back into the southbound lane, a sudden crash ensued, followed by immediate braking and engine slowing, audible in surveillance recordings.”
Olley’s argument posits that Lacy couldn’t have caused the crash since he had maneuvered back into the lane a minimum of 70 yards before the collision took place.
Nonetheless, LSP claims the incident was triggered by a driver in the northbound lane fearing a head-on impact from Lacy’s vehicle before he returned to his lane.
“All collected evidence confirms that Lacey’s reckless driving of the green Charger in oncoming traffic initiated a series of events involving other drivers that ultimately resulted in the fatal collision,” stated LSP in the video.
Lacy was taken into custody in January for his role in the crash and subsequently released on $151,000 bail. He faced charges including negligent homicide, felony hit and run, and reckless operation of a vehicle leading to the other driver’s death. Tragically, he was later found dead in his car due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound in April.
Throughout his five years at the University of Louisiana and LSU, Lacy recorded 162 receptions for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns.
