St. Landry
Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash
Posted: Dec 17, 2011 4:42 PM by AE Stevenson
Source: Press Release
An early morning crash on Saturday claims the life of a pedestrian east of Port Barre on US 190.
According to Louisiana State Police James Roberts, 30, of Mississippi was walking in the right eastbound lane of US 190 when a vehicle struck Roberts. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Landry Parish Coroner.
The driver of the vehicle was Donald Vaughns, of Melville, had two passengers in the car that received only minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Vaughns was not injured in the crash and routine toxicology samples were taken.
Vaughns was cited for driving with a suspended license and at this time the cause of the crash remains investigation.
In a press release Louisiana State Police reminds pedestrians that State Law requires pedestrians to walk on a sidewalk if one is provided. If no sidewalk is provided pedestrians must walk on the left shoulder, or as far to the left side of the road as practical, against the flow of traffic. Troopers also recommend that pedestrians wear light colored, or reflective clothing if walking on the road between dusk and dawn or during times of inclement weather.
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