| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 30 | 2016-11-27 | Troop A | Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicles in West Baton Rouge Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE November 27, 2016 Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicles in West Baton Rouge Parish Crash Lobdell, LA – Shortly before 6:00 pm on November 26, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 415 north of Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash took the life of 25 year old Cai Zhenshenh of China. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Zhenshenh was walking in the center turn lane of LA 415. For unknown reasons, Zhenshenh walked into the path of a northbound 2014 Dodge Ram driven by 52 year old Vernell Morgan of Baton Rouge, LA. Morgan’s vehicle struck Zhenshenh throwing him across the center turn lane into the southbound lane of LA 415. Zhenshenh landed in the path of a 2010 Toyota Highlander driven by 53 year old Shari Vidrine of Covington, LA. Vidrine’s vehicle struck Zhenshenh in the left lane of LA 415 southbound. Zhenshenh sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Zhenshenh later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by doctors. Morgan and Vidrine were properly restrained and were not injured. Impairment is not suspected to be a contributing factor in this crash but a toxicology sample will be taken from Zhenshenh, Morgan, and Vidrine for analysis. 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 hazardous roadway conditions or request assistance if needed. Contact Information: | |||
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