Pineville, LA (4/22/2024) – At approximately 6:43 PM, deputies from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office received a distressing call regarding a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Fendler Parkway and LA 28 East.
Upon their prompt arrival at the scene, deputies assessed the situation and determined that an altercation had occurred between two individuals. According to witness reports, one of the individuals involved was driving a white SUV, of unknown make, when the victim purportedly jumped onto the vehicle’s hood.
As the driver of the SUV attempted to flee the scene, the victim fell off the vehicle, sustaining injuries in the process. The injured pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
In response to the incident, Sheriff’s Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were dispatched to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
Authorities urge anyone with pertinent information regarding this incident to come forward and contact the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-473-6700.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
