Troopers Seek Assistance in Assumption Parish Hit and Run Crash that Killed Pedestrian - L'Observateur - L'Observateur

Troopers Seek Assistance successful Assumption Parish Hit and Run Crash that Killed Pedestrian

Published 6:45 americium Monday, October 17, 2022

Belle Rose – On October 16, 2022, soon aft 8:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a fatal deed and tally clang involving a pedestrian connected Louisiana Highway 998. The clang claimed the beingness of 54-year-old David Gilbert of White Castle.

The preliminary probe revealed Gilbert was walking eastbound successful the westbound lane of LA Hwy 998 erstwhile helium was struck by a westbound vehicle. The conveyance near the country aft the collision. It is believed the clang occurred aft 1:30 a.m. connected October 16, 2022.

Gilbert suffered fatal injuries and died astatine the scene.

Evidence located astatine the country suggests the fishy conveyance progressive is simply a 2015 to contiguous Lincoln Continental with harm to its rider side. It is chartless the colour of the conveyance astatine this moment.

As the probe continues, anyone with accusation regarding this clang is encouraged to interaction Troop C astatine (985) 857-3680. More accusation volition beryllium released erstwhile it becomes available.

Troop C has investigated 39 fatal crashes resulting successful 43 deaths successful 2022.