MONROE, La. – On April 14, 2021, shortly after 12:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police says Troop F responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Ouachita Parish. They say that crash claimed the life of an unidentified pedestrian.
Police say it happened on U.S. Hwy 165, close to the Ouachita Correctional Center. The initial investigation revealed a vehicle was southbound when it hit the pedestrian. The cause is unclear at this time.
Toxicology samples were obtained from the driver and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.
State police add:
Pedestrians and motorists alike are urged to remain vigilant while on area roadways and pay close attention to their surroundings. 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. In 2021, Troop F has investigated 14 fatal crashes resulting in 17 deaths.
