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7437 2009-11-22 Troop I Thirteen Year Old Killed in Hit and Run Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

November 22, 2009


Thirteen Year Old Killed in Hit and Run Crash

Iberia Parish- Shortly after 9:00 pm, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a fatal pedestrian hit and run involving a juvenile on LA 674 east of New Iberia.

Killed in the crash was thirteen year old Emile Williams of New Iberia. Williams was wearing dark clothing, and was walking in a dark area at the time of the crash. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner at the scene.

According to the investigating troopers from Troop I, on November 21 at around 9:08 pm, Williams was walking west on LA 674. Williams was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling west on LA 674. After striking Williams, the vehicle fled the scene. Williams was later discovered by a passing motorist who called police.

The vehicle troopers are looking for should have front end damage, specifically damage to one of the headlights and the windshield. Anyone with any information is asked to call Louisiana State Police Troop I at 337-262-5880 or *LSP (*577) on your cellular telephone. This case remains under investigation.

For More Information Contact:

Tpr. Stephen Hammons
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs-Troop I
337-262-1917

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