Lake Charles Man Struck and Killed on I10 Near LA 397
Lake Charles Man Struck and Killed on I10 Near LA 397
Published June 1, 2021
From the Louisiana State Police, Lake Charles – On June 1, 2021, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 10 just west of LA Hwy 397 in Calcasieu Parish. The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Christopher Michael Lebleu of Lake Charles.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as Lebleu was standing in a travel lane on I-10 when he was struck by an eastbound pickup truck. Lebleu was struck a second time by an 18-wheeler that was traveling behind the pickup truck.
Lebleu sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup and the driver of the 18-wheeler were both properly restrained and not injured. Toxicology samples were obtained from the pedestrian and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troop D has investigated 12 fatal crashes resulting in 12 deaths in 2021.
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