| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 125 | 2017-03-05 | Troop A | Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in East Baton Rouge Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE March 5, 2017 Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in East Baton Rouge Parish Crash Baton Rouge, LA – Shortly before 11:00 pm on March 4, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 946 north of LA 37 in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash took the life of 51 year old Andrew Mulkey of Zachary, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Mulkey was walking across LA 946. At the same time, 47 year old Renita Hooker of Baton Rouge, LA was traveling southbound on LA 946 in a 2011 Jeep Liberty. For reasons still under investigation, Mulkey walked into the path of Hooker’s vehicle and was struck in the southbound lane of LA 946. Mulkey sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office. Hooker was properly restrained and was not injured in the crash. It is unknown if Mulkey was impaired at the time of the crash, but a toxicology sample will be taken for analysis. Hooker was given a chemical breath test and showed no signs of impairment. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic could help prevent many pedestrian related crashes. Both motorists and pedestrians are urged to call *LSP (*577) to reach the nearest LSP Troop location to report roadway incidents or request assistance if needed. Contact Information: | |||
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