An LSU star took his own life after a deadly hit-and-run accusation, but his parents’ new lawsuit alleges a ‘fabricated investigation’ killed him

The parents of former LSU football star Kyren Lacy have initiated a lawsuit against the Louisiana State Police and two specific troopers, alleging that a fabricated investigation into a fatal car accident led to their son taking his own life. This legal action, filed by Kenneth Lacy and Kandace Washington, centers on the claim that the investigation into the December 17, 2024, collision was fundamentally dishonest.

According to BroBible, the parents argue that the extreme emotional distress caused by the false arrest and malicious prosecution of their son was the direct cause of his death. The lawsuit states that but for the fabricated investigation, false arrest, and malicious prosecution, Mr. Lacy would be alive today.

The incident that sparked this entire tragedy occurred on December 17, 2024, when a traffic accident on Louisiana Highway 20 resulted in the death of a 78-year-old passenger and caused injuries to two others. Initially, Louisiana State Police alleged that Kyren Lacy, who was a projected top 50 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, caused the collision by recklessly passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed in his 2023 Dodge Charger.

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Authorities claimed he crossed the centerline into a designated no-passing zone and subsequently fled the scene without reporting his involvement. These accusations led to an arrest warrant being issued on January 10, 2025. Lacy surrendered to authorities on January 12, 2025, and was released on $151,000 bail after being charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death, and reckless operation of a vehicle.

Following the initial accusations, the professional trajectory of the talented wide receiver was severely impacted. The NFL removed Lacy from the Draft Combine, effectively halting his momentum after a standout 2024 season at LSU. During his tenure at LSU, Lacy had solidified his reputation as a top-tier athlete, recording 58 catches for 866 yards and tying for the SEC lead with nine touchdown receptions in 2024.

Throughout his entire college career, which spanned his time at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, and eventually LSU, he accumulated 162 passes for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns across 64 games. He was a second-team All-SEC receiver and had officially announced his intention to declare for the 2025 NFL draft on December 19, 2024, just days after the crash.

The lawsuit highlights an independent review by the Lafourche District Attorney, which uncovered several inconsistencies in the state police investigation. Central to the parents’ claims is that the troopers created a false impression that Lacy was actively passing cars at the time of the collision. The legal filing alleges that troopers generated a false crash report that blamed Lacy despite security camera footage that contradicted the official narrative.

In fact, when Lacy’s attorney presented this security camera footage, it appeared to refute the police description of the accident. Later, in October 2025, additional records and footage were released, which appeared to show that Lacy’s vehicle was not involved in the actual collision and that he had brought his vehicle to a safe stop. Further allegations in the lawsuit suggest misconduct by the troopers involved.

One trooper is accused of pressuring a witness to confirm that Lacy caused the crash, despite that witness stating that another driver was responsible. The lawsuit claims the trooper marked a written statement as refused and turned off his body camera when the witness would not agree to the investigator’s version of events.

Additionally, the lawsuit points to body camera footage from a hospital interview conducted approximately three weeks after the collision. A trooper allegedly assured the actual driver involved in the crash that she would not face any charges. The situation reached a breaking point on April 12, 2025, just two days before a scheduled grand jury hearing.

After a verbal argument with a family member, Lacy fired a gun into the ground and fled the scene. This led to a vehicle pursuit that lasted for several miles and ended in a crash. Authorities discovered Lacy dead in his vehicle shortly after. Dashcam and body camera footage confirmed that no shots were fired after the pursuit ended.

It is a grim reality that such car accidents lead to devastating outcomes for both the suspects and innocent bystanders, as seen when a pregnant woman and her boyfriend were killed.