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A fourteen year old child has died after being struck by a car in Ouachita Parish.

Louisiana State Police Troop F Troopers responded to the crash on LA 34 at Mount Vernon Church Rd last night at about 6:07 pm. The investigation revealed that a 1998 Hyundai Accent was traveling west on LA 34 when a fourteen year old juvenile ran into its travel lane. The driver of the Hyundai was unable to avoid hitting the juvenile.

The juvenile was transported to St Francis Hospital in Monroe with very critical injuries. The juvenile died at the hospital a short time later.

The driver of the Hyundai, identified as 37-year-old Sandra Frith from Columbia, was not injured in the crash.

No citations were issued and the crash remains under investigation.

While this crash is still under investigation, it is important to remember safety when walking on or near roadways. If you must cross a highway, make sure to look left, then right, then left again before proceeding. 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.

In 2011, Louisiana State Police Troop F Troopers have investigated thirty-two (32) fatal crashes resulting in thirty-seven (37) deaths.

Contact Information:
TFC Mark Dennis
Public Information Officer
Louisiana State Police – Troop F
Office: (318) 345-2810
mark.dennis@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org