| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 535 | 2018-05-02 | Troop A | Pedestrian Struck and Killed in East Baton Rouge Parish |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE May 2, 2018 Pedestrian Struck and Killed in East Baton Rouge Parish Baker – At approximately 5:45 am, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 67 (Plank Rd.) north of Groom Rd. in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash took the life of an unidentified female pedestrian. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as the unidentified female was walking south in the southbound lane of travel of Plank Rd. At the same time, 35-year-old Carl Kelly Jr. of Zachary was driving southbound on Plank Rd. in a 2011 Dodge Challenger. Kelly’s Dodge struck the pedestrian as she was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased on scene. Troopers are currently attempting to positively identify her. Kelly submitted to a chemical test for intoxication, the results of which were negative, and impairment on his part is not suspected. Kelly was, however, issued a citation for driving with a suspended license. Troopers urge pedestrians and motorists alike to pay close attention to their surroundings while on the roadway. Pedestrians are urged 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. Contact Information: | |||
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