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867 2008-02-21 Troop A Hit-and-Run Fatality has Troopers Searching for Clues
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE
State Police, Troop A – News Release

For Immediate Release

Hit-and-Run Fatality has Troopers Searching for Clues


February 21, 2008

At 10:26 AM, on Thursday, February 21, 2008, Louisiana State Police, Troop A responded to a hit-and-run crash that troopers believe happened prior to 5:00 AM this morning. The crash occurred on LA Hwy 408 east of LA Hwy 67 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Troopers were notified of a pickup truck in the driveway of a residence located on LA Hwy 408 east of Mickens Road. Upon arriving at the residence, troopers found an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck (red) blocking the driveway of the residence. The Dodge Ram sustained heavy front-end damage and a shattered windshield.

State Police Detectives and Crime Laboratory personnel were called to the scene to assist with the investigation and identification of the deceased. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroners Office. Information about the deceased will be released once the Crime Lab identifies the pedestrian and the next of kin has been notified.

Anyone with information relative to this crash is asked to call State Police, Troop A at 225.754.8500.




For more information contact:

S/T Johnnie L. Brown, Jr.
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop A
Office: (225) 754-8524
johnnie.brown@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org
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