| id | cleanPublishDate | category | title |
| 1259 | 2024-04-12 | Troop E | Pedestrian Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE April 12, 2024 Pedestrian Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash Avoyelles Parish – On April 11, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 1 at Beauregard Landry Road. This crash killed 45-year-old Ricky Augustine of Marksville. The initial investigation revealed that Augustine was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. As a result, Augustine sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Pedestrians should always make themselves visible to drivers by wearing bright/light-colored clothing and reflective materials. Pedestrians should always walk on a sidewalk, but if no sidewalk is available, they should walk as close to the roadway edge and face traffic. If pedestrians walk at night, they should carry a flashlight for added safety. In 2024, Troop E Troopers have investigated 20 fatal crashes resulting in 22 fatalities. Contact Information: M/T Casey Wallace Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (318) 239-0912 casey.wallace@la.gov | |||
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