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2384 2020-02-20 Troop C School Crossing Guard Killed While Working in Active School Zone

TROOP C NEWS RELEASE
February 20, 2020


School Crossing Guard Killed While Working in Active School Zone

Lafourche Parish – This morning, shortly before 8:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish. The crash claimed the life of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office school crossing guard.

The initial investigation revealed the crossing guard was struck by a 2000 Ford F-150 pickup as it was traveling south in front of Chackbay Elementary School. The truck was driven by 83-year-old Jerry Matt of Thibodeaux. Matt was wearing his seat belt and was not injured.

The school crossing guard, 67-year-old Larry Boudreaux of Thibodaux, was pronounced dead at the scene.

This crash, including the actions of Boudreaux at the time of the collision, remain under investigation. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis.

So far this year, Troop C has investigated 4 fatal crashes resulting in 4 deaths.

Contact Information:
TFC Thomas Gossen
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (337) 262-5880
thomas.gossen@la.gov

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