| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3244 | 2021-07-15 | Troop D | Bicyclist Killed in Allen Parish Hit and Run Crash |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE July 15, 2021 Bicyclist Killed in Allen Parish Hit and Run Crash Allen Parish – On July 15, 2021, shortly after midnight, Louisiana State Police Troop D was notified of a fatal hit and run crash involving a bicyclist on Louisiana Highway 383 near Ikes Road about 3 miles west of Kinder. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Jamie Fontenot of Scott. The preliminary investigation revealed Fontenot was riding a bicycle south on LA 383 when she was struck by an unknown southbound vehicle. After striking Fontenot, the vehicle fled the crash scene. Fontenot suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. A toxicology sample was collected from Fontenot and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers are asking the public for their assistance in locating the hit and run vehicle and driver. Anyone with information regarding this crash is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop D at 337-491-2511. Troop D has investigated 19 fatal crashes resulting in 19 deaths in 2021. Contact Information: Trooper Ross Brennan Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (985) 857-3680 ross.brennan@la.gov | |||
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