JEFF DAVIS PARISH — A woman reported missing earlier this week in Jefferson Davis Parish, has been found dead near Interstate 10, according to the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said Bonnie Fontenot’s body was discovered around 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, in the median between North Frontage Road and I-10, near mile marker 44.
According to Louisiana State Police, Fontenot was the victim of a fatal hit-and-run involving an unknown vehicle traveling on the I-10 frontage road, who struck Fontenot and left the scene. She sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The sheriff’s office confirmed her identity during the initial investigation and immediately turned the case over to the Louisiana State Police, who are now leading the investigation.
While Troopers work to determine the make, model, and driver of the suspect vehicle, anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop D at (337) 491-2511.
