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Lafourche DA Disputes State Police Report on Lacy Crash

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Lafourche Parish District Attorney's report challenges the Louisiana State Police's December 2024 crash involving Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver charged with negligent homicide.
The DA cites inconsistencies in the LSP's claims, including that Lacy had returned to his lane 92.3 yards before the crash and could not have known his actions caused it.
The report also questions that the Kia Cadenza driver swerved to avoid Lacy.

History

Historical Context

The scrutiny of the Louisiana State Police's investigation into Kyren Lacy's fatal crash in 2024 echoes ongoing demands for police accountability, reminiscent of the 2015 Black Lives Matter movement. In 2019, Ronald Greene, an unarmed Black man, died during a violent arrest by state troopers, leading to federal investigations and charges against multiple officers in December 2022, highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement practices.

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Story summary

The Lafourche Parish District Attorney's report challenges the Louisiana State Police's December 2024 crash involving Kyren Lacy, a former LSU wide receiver charged with negligent homicide.
The DA cites inconsistencies in the LSP's claims, including that Lacy had returned to his lane 92.3 yards before the crash and could not have known his actions caused it.
The report also questions that the Kia Cadenza driver swerved to avoid Lacy.

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