The investigation revealed that the accident occurred as a 2023 Dodge Charger was traveling south on LA Highway 20. The driver of the Dodge, later identified as 24-year-old Kyren Lacy of Thibodaux, recklessly passed multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed crossing the center line and entering the northbound lane while in a posted no-passing zone. As Lacy illegally passed the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup suddenly braked and turned right to avoid a head-on collision with the oncoming Dodge. Behind the pickup was a 2017 Kia Cadenza, whose driver swerved to the left to avoid the oncoming Dodge Charger. As the Kia Cadenza swerved to avoid the collision with the Dodge, it crossed the center line and collided head-on with a southbound 2017 Kia Sorento. After the accident, Lacy drove around the scene and fled south on LA Highway 20 without stopping to render aid, call emergency services, or report his involvement in the accident. Troop C was later informed that Hall, who was a passenger in the Kia Sorrento, succumbed to his injuries from the accident after being taken to hospital for treatment.

“We are aware of the allegations that have been made against Kyren Lacy and we would like to take this opportunity to address them,” Arceneaux wrote. “First and foremost, Kyren cooperates with the authorities. We firmly believe that the facts will ultimately reveal the truth, but we respect the need for a full and thorough investigation.”

“We recognize the concerns and questions that may arise from these recent allegations. We would like to reassure everyone directly or indirectly affected that this matter is taken very seriously and we are committed to resolving it responsibly.”