Kyren Lacy should be training and getting ready for a major change in his life, but instead, that change could put him in prison for a long time.

Lacy was likely expecting to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft at this point in the year. Instead, he is dealing with the fight of his life.

Kyren Lacy’s attorney has issued a statement this week stating the former LSU wide receiver did not cause the fatal crash that resulted in an arrest warrant with charges of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run.

Matthew Ory shared that statement on Sunday.

“I wish to address the charges of negligent homicide and clarify the facts surrounding this tragic incident. On the day of the accident, Mr. Lacy was driving on a road with two lanes in each direction. While he briefly passed other vehicles, he safely reentered his lane without incident,” Ory wrote. “The collision that resulted in the death of Mr. Herman was not caused by Mr. Lacy’s actions. The accident occurred directly in front of him when a second vehicle in the oncoming lane crossed the centerline and collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle, in which he was a passenger. We are of information and belief that the vehicle that collided with Mr. Herman’s vehicle was issued a citation. At no time did Mr. Lacy’s vehicle strike the rear of Mr. Herman’s vehicle, nor did any of the vehicles Mr. Lacy passed collide with his.”

“It is crucial to emphasize that Mr. Lacy did not cause or contribute to the crash. There was no suspicion of alcohol or drug use involved. Furthermore, contrary to some media reports, Mr. Lacy never “returned” to the scene of the accident,” continued Ory. “Mr. Lacy’s actions following the incident, including sharing graduation pictures and engaging in training, were never intended to minimize the tragedy that occurred. He did not believe he was at fault for the accident, and as such, he continued with his daily activities.”