| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7076 | 2015-01-16 | Troop I | Pedestrian Struck and Killed on LA 13 in Evangeline Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE January 16, 2015 Pedestrian Struck and Killed on LA 13 in Evangeline Parish Evangeline Parish- On January 16, 2015, shortly before 5:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a crash on LA Highway 13 north of LA Highway 374 that claimed the life of a Eunice man. The preliminary investigation revealed that 64-year-old Keith Stakes of Eunice, LA was walking in the southbound travel lane, when he was struck by a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 46-year-old Billy Hubbard of Ville Platte, La. Stakes was transported to a local hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. Hubbard and his passenger were wearing seat belts and were not injured. Toxicology samples were taken from Stakes and were submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Hubbard submitted to a chemical test and was not impaired. This crash remains under investigation. Walking upon the travel lanes of a highway, especially during dusk or night time hours, is dangerous and should be avoided. The highway shoulder is generally a safer location upon which to walk. A majority of pedestrian fatalities, occur at night. Pedestrians are encouraged to walk facing traffic, wear light color clothing, wear reflective materials, and carry a flashlight at night. Additional pedestrian safety can be found online at www.walkinginfo.org
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