| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1340 | 2016-04-09 | Troop B | Pedestrian Killed in Crash in St. Charles Parish |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE April 9, 2016 Pedestrian Killed in Crash in St. Charles Parish St. Charles Parish – Early this morning, shortly after 1:00 am, Louisiana State Police Troop B was notified of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 633. The crash involved one vehicle and claimed the life of 53 year old Carolyn Bennett of Boutte, LA. Initial investigation revealed that Bennett and 49 year old Early Simmons were walking in the southbound lane of LA 633 near the intersection with US 90. A 2013 Dodge Challenger, driven by Dwayne Williams (age 22), was traveling south on LA 633 and slowed down when he observed the pedestrians in the road. As he was passing the pedestrians, Bennett turned in front of the Dodge and was struck by the right front of the vehicle. Bennett was transported to St. Charles Parish Hospital where she later died. Impairment and speed are not considered factors of the crash at this time. Williams submitted to a blood test and toxicology results are pending. The crash remains under investigation. The majority of pedestrian fatalities, occur at night. Pedestrians are encouraged to walk facing traffic, wear light color clothing, wear reflective materials, and carry a flashlight at night. Additional pedestrian safety can be found online at www.walkinginfo.org. Contact Information: S/T Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Section Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.Matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
| No attachments for this article. | |||