| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7382 | 2020-04-18 | Troop I | Pedestrian Killed on State Highway in St. Landry Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE Pedestrian Killed on State Highway in St. Landry Parish The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed Hasselbeck was attempting to walk across the northbound travel lane of LA 182, while dressed in dark clothing, when he was struck by a northbound 2011 GMC Terrain driven by 35-year-old Trace Lockett of Opelousas. Hasselback was pronounced deceased at scene by the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office. Lockett was not impaired at the time of the crash. She was properly restrained and suffered no injuries. Standard toxicology samples were taken and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. A majority of pedestrian fatalities, nearly 70 percent, occur at night. 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. Troop I has investigated 13 fatal crashes resulting in 15 deaths since the beginning of 2020. Contact Information: | |||
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