Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Louisiana, Authorities Asking For Help Identifying Driver

By Liora Hawthorne

Published October 04, 2023

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The Baton Rouge Police Department's Traffic Homicide Division is requesting the public's help in identifying the vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash.

The incident occurred on September 30, 2023, at around 11:42 PM at the intersection of North Foster Drive and North Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The vehicle in question is a grey/silver 4-door sedan with tinted windows. It is likely to have damage on its front grill, hood, and rear driver side door. The last known direction of travel was westbound on Florida Boulevard from North Foster Drive.

authorities are asking that anyone with any information that could assist investigators contact Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (225-344-7867), download the P3 Tips App, or visit crimestoppers225.com. Your identity will remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Approximate location of the crash.

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