| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1364 | 2017-11-26 | Troop B | Updated: Troopers’ Need Public’s Assistance in Identifying Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE November 28, 2017 Troopers Need Public’s Assistance in Identifying Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle UPDATE: Troopers are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect vehicle that killed Eugene Webber III on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at approximately 6:00 pm. The hit and run vehicle is described as a 1988-2000 model year GMC/Chevrolet pick-up truck. The truck could be a Sierra, Cheyenne, Silverado, C2500 or Scottsdale model. The truck is a light color, possibly silver or gray. There will be damage on the vehicle, specifically on the driver’s side headlight and amber signal light. The suspect vehicle also has a tool box mounted across the bed of the truck. Anyone with information is asked to call Louisiana State Police Troop B at 504.471.2775. November 26. 2017 - St. John the Baptist Parish – Yesterday evening, at approximately 6:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B was notified of a hit and run fatal crash involving a pedestrian on US 61 at Jaubert Lane. The pedestrian was identified as 32 year old Eugene Webber III of LaPlace, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed that Webber was walking across the left lane US 61 north when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that was traveling in the northbound left lane. Webber died on the scene. At this time, it is unknown if impairment and/or speed were factors and the investigation is on-going. Troopers are in the process of interviewing witnesses and attempting to identify the vehicle involved. If you have information related to the crash, the vehicle, or who was driving, please contact Louisiana State Police Troop B at (504) 471-2775. Contact Information: | |||
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