| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5223 | 2018-08-18 | Troop F | Pedestrian Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash |
| TROOP F NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2018 Pedestrian Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash Ouachita Parish – On August 17, 2018, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on US Hwy 165 at the intersection of Richwood Road #1 in south Monroe. The preliminary investigation revealed 30-year-old Walter Johnson of Monroe was attempting to cross US Hwy 165. At the same time, 49-year-old Bruce Hester of Tullos was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on US Hwy 165. Johnson crossed US Hwy 165 directly in the path of the Silverado and was struck. Johnson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. A toxicology sample was obtained from Johnson and will be submitted for analysis. Alcohol on the part of Hester was not a factor. Pedestrians and motorists alike are urged to remain vigilant while on area roadways and pay close attention to their surroundings. Crashes involving pedestrians can often be avoided by following some basic safety guidelines. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or reflective clothing and should always avoid walking on the roadway in dark areas. Pedestrians must also assume that approaching motorists cannot see them, especially at night. In 2018, Troop F has investigated 23 fatal crashes resulting in 27 deaths. | |||
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