ESPN Hosts Address Tragedy Involving Kylen Lacy

Scott Van Pelt and Ryan Clark from ESPN recently apologized regarding the tragic situation surrounding former LSU football player Kylen Lacy, but they did so before having complete details.

Back in January, Lacy faced multiple charges including manslaughter and hit-and-run after a car crash in Louisiana that tragically resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man. Lacy, who played as a wide receiver for the Tigers, was considered a promising NFL prospect.

In April, just days before a grand jury hearing for his case, Lacy died in an apparent suicide characterized by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Recently, Lacy’s attorney shared footage implying that he had been involved in the car crash, which affected a significant distance. Following an episode of “Monday Night Football,” Clark voiced his belief in Lacy’s innocence, a sentiment that Van Pelt echoed.

Clark emphasized the importance of stating Lacy’s innocence, especially since he was meant to be on the NFL field that weekend. He stressed that with so much media coverage during the investigation, it was crucial to address this before the night ended.

Yet, Louisiana State Police released a video suggesting that Lacy’s erratic driving initiated the series of events leading to the fatal crash. Consequently, Van Pelt issued an apology on “SportsCenter,” acknowledging the tragedy and expressing regret for the partial information aired earlier.

Following Van Pelt’s remarks, Clark also apologized on “First Take,” wanting to address the situation more thoroughly.