Louisiana Man Killed, Driver From Virginia Arrested in Early Morning Hit-and-Run Crash on I-10 in Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana – A Louisiana man was killed, and a driver from Virginia has been arrested in an early morning hit-and-run crash on I-10 in Louisiana.

According to Louisiana State Police, on March 19, 2023, soon after 2:30 a.m., Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 10 at LA Highway 433 in St. Tammany Parish. Cordarrell Rudolph, 27, of Slidell, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

The early inquiry found that Rudolph was dressed in dark attire and walked in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10. At the same moment, an eastbound 2021 Kia K5 was on Interstate 10. The Kia collided with Rudolph for unknown circumstances.   The Kia reportedly fled the area after hitting Rudolph. During the investigation, Troopers identified the driver as Anthawan Riley Jr., 24, of Suffolk, Virginia.

Rudolph died as a result of his injuries in the incident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Riley Jr. and the two passengers were not injured as a result of the incident. A regular toxicological sample was acquired from Rudolph for analysis as part of the continuing investigation. Riley Jr. was arrested and will be held at the St. Tammany Parish Jail for violating L.R.S. 14:100 Felony Hit and Run. This crash is still being investigated.

Pedestrians and motorists are reminded to be cautious on the roads and pay strict attention to their surroundings. Pedestrian collisions can often be avoided by following some simple safety standards. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or luminous clothes and avoid walking on the road in low-light conditions. Pedestrians must presume that approaching automobiles will not be able to see them, especially at night. Pedestrians should cross roadways in well-lit, designated areas and should always walk facing traffic. These basic steps can improve pedestrian safety.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.