An investigation into the fatal crash involving LSU's Kyren Lacy revealed inconsistencies in the police report, including inaccuracies about Lacy's driving behavior and video evidence issues. Lacy was driving at high speed and passing in a no-passing zone before the crash that resulted in a man's death. Lacy died by suicide during a police pursuit shortly after the incident, and the case remains under review with ongoing legal proceedings.
The Lafourche Parish District Attorney's office disputed the Louisiana State Police's findings on the December 2024 fatal crash involving NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy, citing inconsistencies and suggesting Lacy was not responsible for the crash, which occurred shortly before his death by suicide.
Louisiana State Police released new video footage of the December crash involving LSU player Kyren Lacy, which appears to refute his lawyer's claims of exonerating evidence. The video shows Lacy driving recklessly in the opposite lane before the crash that resulted in a fatality, contradicting his lawyer's assertion that he was far behind the scene at the time of impact. Lacy had not been charged before his death.
Louisiana State Police released evidence indicating that former LSU football player Kyren Lacy's reckless driving in December 2024 triggered a chain of events leading to a fatal crash, although Lacy's attorney argued he was not responsible. Lacy died in April 2025 during a police pursuit, with investigations ongoing to determine liability.
The Louisiana State Police released new video footage of a fatal crash involving LSU player Kyren Lacy, whose lawyer claims the evidence exonerates him, contradicting initial reports that linked him directly to the crash that resulted in a veteran's death. The police maintain their investigation is ongoing and supported by facts, while Lacy's lawyer argues he was far behind the crash site, challenging the authorities' narrative.
Louisiana State Police released a video explaining why Kyren Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and hit-and-run following a fatal December car crash, highlighting that Lacy's vehicle was traveling at high speed and contributed to the crash, which resulted in a man's death. Lacy, who later died by suicide in Houston, was involved in a series of events leading up to the charges, including passing cars at high speed and causing other drivers to swerve to avoid him.
A performer at Super Bowl LIX's halftime show, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, was arrested for disrupting the event by holding a Sudanese flag with political messages and running across the field, leading to charges of resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. The NFL condemned the act and banned him from attending future games.
Six out of ten escaped inmates in Louisiana have been recaptured, with Lenton Vanburen caught during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge. The inmates, including Vanburen and others, are being returned to prison, but two remain at large. The captures involve multiple law enforcement agencies and arrests in different states.
A chase involving Mississippi officials in Pearl River County ended in Marrero with the Louisiana State Police Department after a person pulled over for a traffic stop was found with a large weapon in the car and then barricaded themselves in the vehicle on the Westbank Expressway near Westwood Drive. The situation is ongoing, and authorities are working to resolve it.
A traffic stop in Pearl River County, Mississippi, led to a stand-off in Marrero, Louisiana, where a man barricaded himself inside a vehicle in a parking lot near the Church’s Chicken, prompting the activation of a Louisiana State Police SWAT team at the scene.
Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has appointed Major Robert Hodges, a 28-year veteran of the Louisiana State Police, as the new superintendent. Major Frank Besson will serve as the Chief of Staff. Landry also announced several promotions within the agency and plans to conduct a comprehensive review of the state police's operations. Additionally, Landry's office has formed a partnership with the New Orleans district attorney to enhance public safety in the city. Attorney General-elect Liz Murril will lead the prosecution of defendants arrested as a result of state police investigations in Orleans parish.
A 36-year-old man from Covington, Louisiana, died after crashing his car into the back of an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and toxicology samples were collected from both drivers. Louisiana State Police reminded motorists to never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted.
A "superfog" caused by marsh fire smoke and dense fog led to a series of crashes involving over 150 vehicles on Interstate 55 near New Orleans, resulting in at least seven deaths and 25 injuries. Crews worked to clear the wreckage, while hazardous driving conditions prompted school closures. The highway remained closed for inspection, and the Louisiana state police warned that the death toll could rise. The crashes left a scene of mangled and scorched vehicles, with some people trapped and others seeking medical aid. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the area.
At least seven people have died and 25 others injured in New Orleans as a dense "super fog" caused a series of traffic pileups involving 158 vehicles on Interstate 55. The fog, a combination of moisture in the air and smoke from marsh fires, reduced visibility to as low as one-eighth of a mile. Some vehicles caught fire, and a tanker truck carrying hazardous liquid was being removed. The Louisiana State Police closed parts of several interstates and warned drivers to avoid the area.
A 17-year-old teenager identified as Morgan Johnson was killed in a head-on collision on LA-67 in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Johnson was driving a Mazda 6 when it failed to turn in a curve, crossed the centerline, and collided with a Dodge Ram 4500. Both drivers were not wearing seat belts, but the driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries. The crash is under investigation, and toxicology samples were taken from both drivers.
