24-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed by an 18-Wheeler in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 24

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported that LSP Troop C was notified of a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 24 just north of Country Drive on January 21, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m. A Louisiana man named Kendell Dye, 24, of Bourg, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

Dye was attempting to cross LA Hwy 24 from the northbound shoulder, according to a preliminary investigation. A 1995 Peterbilt 18-wheeler was traveling south on LA Hwy 24 at the same time. Dye was struck by the Peterbilt for reasons that are still being investigated.

Dye died at the scene after suffering fatal injuries. The Peterbilt driver was unharmed in the collision.
The Peterbilt driver is not suspected of being impaired. Standardized toxicology samples were taken from Dye and the Peterbilt driver, which were then submitted for analysis.

This crash is still being investigated.

While walking near a road, pedestrians should maintain a high level of awareness. Most pedestrian-related crashes can be avoided by taking precautions such as avoiding distractions, not walking too close to the roadway, walking against the flow of traffic, wearing reflective or brightly colored clothing, and ensuring the roadway is clear of approaching traffic before crossing.

So far in 2023, Troop C has investigated one fatal crash that resulted in one death.