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Early this morning, a man from Marksville, LA was killed when a vehicle struck him and did not stop.

Troopers responded to the crash around 3:00 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 1 in Simmesport, LA. The crash involved an unknown vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian is identified as Levi Jones Jr. (B/M 36 yrs). The unknown vehicle was south bound on LA Hwy 1 when it struck Jones Jr. and did not stop. Jones Jr. was located in the south bound lane.

Jones Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.

**Any person with information is asked to contact Louisiana State Police Troop E at 318-487-5911.

Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.

When walking near a roadway always make yourself visible to drivers by wearing bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials. Pedestrians that are walking at night should try to carry a flashlight for added safety. A person should always walk on a sidewalk, but if there is not a sidewalk available, you should always walk on the shoulder or if no shoulder is available, as close to the roadway edge facing traffic.

Troop E troopers have investigated five fatal crashes for the year of 2012, resulting in seven fatalities.


Contact Information:

S/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau

Public Information Officer

Louisiana State Police – Troop E

Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)

scott.moreau@dps.la.gov

www.LSP.org