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2811 2013-08-12 Troop C **Update**Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Unknown Hit and Run Vehicle After Lying in Roadway

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
August 12, 2013
**Update**
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Unknown Hit and Run Vehicle After Lying in Roadway

Through further investigation, Troopers are now searching for a possible suspect vehicle described as a dark colored newer model Honda Accord. The suspect vehicle is possibly black, dark gray, or dark green and was driven by a male driver.

If anyone has information in regards to this hit and run fatality contact:
-Louisiana State Police at (985) 857-3680
-Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at (800) 743-7433
Or text “GIVEATIP plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES)


Bourg, LA- Shortly before 2:00 AM this morning, Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office about a pedestrian that was struck and killed while lying in the road by an unknown hit and run vehicle on LA 24 at mile post 23.80 near the Lafourche/Terrebonne Parish line.

The investigation revealed that a pedestrian, Jay Curler (W/M age 29) of Galliano, LA, was struck and killed while lying on the road of LA 24 near box number 437 in Terrebonne Parish. Witnesses to the crash stated that Curler was lying on the southbound shoulder with the top portion of his body in the southbound lane of LA 24. Witnesses also stated that Curler was struck by a vehicle traveling south on LA 24. After the hit and run vehicle struck Curler it fled the scene and continued to travel south on LA 24. Curler was pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Witnesses to the crash stated that the hit and run vehicle was a passenger car with square shaped head lights and tail lights. No further description was given on the hit and run vehicle.

Alcohol use is suspected to be factor for Curler. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Alcohol use is unknown for the driver of the hit and run vehicle. This crash remains under investigation.


Pedestrians should always be aware of their surroundings and make sure to cross intersections and streets when it’s safe to do so. If you have had any alcoholic beverage to drink, find a safe way to get home. Call a friend to come pick you up, or call a cab service to pick you up and drop you off safe at your destination. Never get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have had any alcoholic beverage. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Remember to wear bright and reflective clothing when walking or bicycling at night.


Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police.

Contact Information:

Tfc. Evan Harrell
Public Information Officer
Louisiana State Police – Troop C
Office- (985) 857-3680
Cell- (985) 855-0241
Evan.Harrell@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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