Did Kyren Lacy cause the Louisiana crash? New video reveals fresh details
Kyren Lacy #2 of the LSU Tigers during the game against the UCLA Bruins at Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge, La., on Sept. 21, 2024.Gus Stark / LSU/University Images via Getty Images file
A newly released video has reignited debate over the role of former LSU football standout Kyren Lacy in a deadly Louisiana crash that claimed the life of Herman Hall. The footage, broadcast Friday, October 3, by Houma-based HTV during a 44-minute interview with anchor Martin Folse, paints a drastically different picture from the narrative long advanced by Louisiana State Police (LSP).
The video shows Lacy driving behind the vehicles involved in the wreck, contradicting earlier claims that he was weaving into oncoming traffic and forcing other drivers to take evasive action. According to HTV, the evidence challenges assertions that Lacy’s alleged reckless driving directly caused the chain-reaction crash.
Defense Questions Police Narrative
Lacy’s attorney, Matthew Ory, who appeared on HTV’s program, argued that the crash report itself undermines the state’s case. Reading from a portion attributed to the District Attorney’s office, Ory said:
“The evidence submitted in the crash report does not support that Kyren Lacy should have known that his actions were the cause of the crash that happened approximately 72 yards in front of him.”
Ory also pointed to troubling footage included in the broadcast—bodycam video from a state trooper allegedly coaching a witness on what to write in their official statement. He insists this calls into question the credibility of the initial investigation.
Conflicting Accounts
The crash occurred when a 2017 Kia Cadenza, trying to avoid an oncoming Dodge Charger, veered left and collided head-on with a 2017 Kia Sorento. Hall, a passenger in the Sorento, was critically injured and later died in the hospital.
In January 2025, Louisiana State Police released a detailed account, claiming Lacy was illegally passing vehicles when the northbound driver of a pickup truck swerved abruptly to avoid his Dodge Charger. That maneuver, police said, triggered the fatal collision. Authorities further alleged that Lacy fled the scene, failing to stop, call for medical help, or report the incident.
Following their reconstruction of the crash, LSP presented findings to the 17th Judicial District Court, which approved a warrant for Lacy’s arrest. He was taken into custody months before his unexpected death in April 2025 in Houston.
State Police Respond
With the release of HTV’s broadcast, State Police issued a statement defending their work. The agency emphasized that its investigators, assisted by crash reconstruction specialists, relied on the best evidence available at the time.
“Investigative findings revealed that Mr. Lacy’s reckless driving while approaching oncoming traffic led to the events of the crash,” the statement read. “As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
Ongoing Questions
While LSP has stood by its findings, the HTV footage is fueling renewed scrutiny of how the case was handled. Critics say the video undermines the official timeline, while supporters of Lacy argue it bolsters long-standing claims of his innocence.
For many, the case is now less about one tragic night on Louisiana Highway 20 and more about the integrity of the investigative process itself. The full interview with HTV is available online, providing the public a chance to review the footage and form their own conclusions.
One thing remains certain: the death of Herman Hall left a family in grief, and the conflicting narratives around Kyren Lacy’s role ensure this case will continue to spark heated debate for months to come.
You can watch the full interview with HTV here.
FAQs
Q1: Who was Kyren Lacy?
A1: Kyren Lacy was a former LSU football standout who later faced legal trouble after being accused of causing a fatal crash in Louisiana.
Q2: What does the new video evidence show?
A2: The HTV broadcast shows Lacy driving behind the vehicles involved in the crash, contradicting police claims that he was weaving into traffic and triggering the collision.
Q3: Who was killed in the Louisiana crash?
A3: Herman Hall, a passenger in a Kia Sorento, died from injuries sustained in the collision.
Q4: How did Louisiana State Police describe the crash?
A4: LSP said Lacy was illegally passing vehicles, causing a chain reaction that ended in the fatal head-on collision. They claimed he fled the scene without rendering aid.
Q5: What has Lacy’s attorney argued?
A5: Attorney Matthew Ory maintains that the crash report itself does not support Lacy’s responsibility and points to evidence suggesting investigative inconsistencies.
Q6: What happened to Kyren Lacy after his arrest?
A6: Lacy was arrested in connection with the crash but died unexpectedly in April 2025 in Houston, months before the case could proceed further.