Sorrento – Shortly before 12:30 am on April 20, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 22 south of LA Hwy 936 in Ascension Parish. The crash killed an unidentified pedestrian.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as the pedestrian was walking near the center line of LA Hwy 22. At the same time, a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on LA Hwy 22. As the pedestrian was walking, he was struck by the northbound Chevrolet.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet was properly restrained and sustained minor injuries. Impairment is unknown at this time, but toxicology samples were taken from both parties involved for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.