TROOP A NEWS RELEASE June 15, 2013 Pedestrian Killed in Livingston Parish Crash Watson – Shortly before midnight on June 14, 2013, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on LA Hwy 1024 east of LA Hwy 16 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 37 year old Bennie D. McInnis of Denham Springs. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as McInnis was walking eastbound in the eastbound lane of LA Hwy 1024. At the same time, 41 year old Phoebe Perault of Denham Springs was driving a 2009 Dodge Caravan eastbound on LA Hwy 1024. Perault was unable to avoid McInnis, and he was struck by the Caravan as he was walking in the roadway. McInnis sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Impairment on the part of McInnis is unknown at this time; however, Troopers have submitted a toxicology sample from him to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Impairment on the part of Perault is not suspected to be a factor, and she was not cited in the crash. Crashes involving pedestrians can often be avoided by following some basic safety guidelines. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or reflective clothing and should always avoid walking on the roadway in dark areas. Pedestrians must also assume that approaching motorists cannot see them, especially at night. Crossing roadways only in well-lit, designated areas and always walking facing traffic will enhance the safety for pedestrians. Contact Information: TFC Jared L. Sandifer Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (225) 754-8524 [email protected] LSP.org
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:29:40 +0000
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