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7171 2015-06-22 Troop I Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit and Run Vehicle

TROOP I - NEWS RELEASE
June 22, 2015

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit and Run Vehicle


St. Mary Parish- On June 21, 2015 shortly before 11:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. 90 westbound near Ricohoc. The crash claimed the life of 60 year old Larry Finister of Berwick.

When emergency responders arrived on the scene, they located Finister lying in the roadway. Based on the evidence at the scene, Troopers believe Finister was lying in the outside travel lane when he was run over. Evidence recovered at the scene lead Troopers to believe the hit and run vehicle is a late model GMC truck or SUV. After striking Finister, the vehicle fled the scene. Finister was pronounced dead on scene by the St. Mary parish Coroner’s Office.

Alcohol use is suspected to be a factor for Finister. Routine toxicology samples were taken and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

This crash remains under investigation.

If you have had any alcoholic beverage to drink, find a safe way to get home. Call a friend to come pick you up, or call a cab service to pick you up and drop you off safe at your destination. Never get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have had any alcoholic beverage. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Remember to wear bright and reflective clothing when walking or bicycling at night.

If you are the driver of this vehicle or you have information in regards to this hit and run fatality contact:
Louisiana State Police at (337) 262-5880

Contact Information:
M/T Brooks David
Public Information Officer
Louisiana State Police – Troop I
Office- (337) 262-5880
brooks.david@la.gov

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