LACOMBE, La. – On October 7, 2023, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking along Jackson Street.
Authorities reported the incident occurred near Cryer Street at approximately 7:41 p.m. A man was walking along a poorly lit stretch of Jackson Street when he was hit by an eastbound Dodge Ram pickup truck. Emergency personnel transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the crash. No further details, including the identity of the victim, have been released at this time. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area as the investigation continues.