LSU Tigers Standout wide receiver Karen Lacy was arrested and booked into a Louisiana jail on Sunday on multiple charges.
Lacy was charged with reckless homicide and hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death, according to online jail records. Both charges are felonies. He was also charged with reckless operation in connection with the accident.
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Lacy’s bond was set at $151,000, and he is being held Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex.
LSU spokesman Michael Bonnet said last week that the school “has no comment at this time out of respect for the legal process.”
The star athlete was involved in an accident on December 17, 2024 that killed a 78-year-old retired US Marine and injured two others. on WAFB-TV.
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LSU Tigers wide receiver Karen Lacey, #2, runs after a catch for a touchdown against Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., #2 during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 30, 2024. . (Stephen Liu-Amigan Images)
The 24-year-old was allegedly driving recklessly – speeding and going through a no-passing zone – when another motorcyclist who swerved to avoid Lacy collided with another vehicle.
Louisiana State Police said Lacey fled the scene of the crash without her involvement or assistance. Football player announcement The NFL Draft two days later. He did not play in the Tigers’ Texas Bowl win over Baylor on Dec. 31.
An arrest warrant was issued for Lacey last week.
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Then-LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, #2, during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Oxford, Mississippi. (AP Photo/Washa Hunt, File)
He had 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games for LSU during the 2024 season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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