What Changed Today

A new broadcast clip and analysis referenced by Lacy’s attorney shows his car arriving after the impact — roughly 70+ yards back and nearly four seconds late — challenging the original narrative that he caused the chain-reaction collision in Lafourche Parish on Dec. 17, 2024. Source: Reuters. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Local coverage also highlights the HTV (Houma) video that raised these questions publicly. Source: WAFB. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

What’s Confirmed (No, This Part Isn’t a Rumor)

• Kyren Lacy died on April 12, 2025, in Houston at age 24. Multiple outlets and obituaries confirm it. The Advocate obituary; Williams & Southall Funeral Home; WAFB funeral notice. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Authorities previously alleged he caused a fatal crash on Dec. 17, 2024; LSP detailed their case in a January 10, 2025 release and warrants, and he was later charged. Source: Louisiana State Police. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Today’s new footage & analysis contradict key parts of that allegation, according to Lacy’s attorney and multiple reports. Reuters | WAFB. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Fast Facts, Not Feeds

• Timeline at a glance: Crash (Dec ’24) → LSP warrant (Jan 10, ’25) → Lacy charged (Jan ’25) → Death confirmed (Apr 12, ’25) → New video surfaces publicly (Oct ’25). LSP | Advocate obituary | Reuters. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• The big update: Attorney says footage + data show Lacy’s car was well behind the crash at impact. Reuters. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Why It Matters

Death rumors travel faster than facts — and when new evidence lands months later, the internet rarely corrects itself. Sharing unverified claims hurts families, confuses investigations, and feeds engagement farms. NPR has documented how bad information hijacks breaking news cycles. NPR. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Before You Share: 45-Second Verification

1. Check a wire service (AP/Reuters) for a bylined update. Reuters. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
2. Scan credible Louisiana outlets (The Advocate, WAFB, WBRZ) for matching details and timestamps. WAFB. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
3. Prefer documents or official releases (e.g., LSP). LSP. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
4. Beware screenshot “statements” with no working source link.

Shareables

One-line zinger: “Old rumors die hard — but the record is clear: Kyren Lacy’s death was confirmed in April, and new video says he wasn’t the trigger car.”

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Context

Lacy transferred from Louisiana to LSU and became a key target in 2024. Public obits and team/press reports mark his passing on April 12, 2025; today’s coverage focuses on the accuracy of the crash narrative. The Advocate | WAFB | Reuters. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}