| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7306 | 2019-03-29 | Troop I | Pedestrian Killed in Late Night Crash in St. Martin Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE Pedestrian Killed in Late Night Crash in St. Martin Parish UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified as 52-year-old Adrian John of St. Martinville. St. Martin Parish – Shortly after 10:30 pm on March 28, 2019, Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 347 near Colonel Jeff de Blanc Parkway. The crash claimed the life of a St. Martin Parish resident whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed that the pedestrian was walking in the southbound lane near the center line of LA Hwy 347 when they were struck by a southbound 2016 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 43-year-old Jennifer Hebert of Sulphur. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene by the St. Martin Parish Coroner’s Office. Hebert was not impaired at the time of the crash, was properly restrained, and suffered no injuries. The pedestrian was wearing dark clothing. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and not walking too close to roadways could prevent most pedestrian related crashes. The dangers of driving impaired and distracted can also contribute to tragedies such as these and we ask all drivers to be vigilant behind the wheel. Contact Information: | |||
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