Grant Parish, LA (6/27/2023) – Louisiana State Police (LSP) reported a pedestrian was killed in a Grant Parish crash.
On June 27, 2023, at approximately 5:20 a.m., LSP Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Airbase Road. This crash killed 38-year-old Angela D. White of Pollock.
The initial investigation revealed that White was walking in the roadway when she was struck by an eastbound 2009 Chevrolet pickup. As a result, White sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrians should always make themselves visible to drivers by wearing bright/light-colored clothing and reflective materials. Pedestrians should always walk on a sidewalk, but if no sidewalk is available, they should walk as close to the roadway edge and face traffic. Pedestrians should carry a flashlight for added safety if they walk at night.
In 2023, Troop E Troopers investigated 27 fatal crashes resulting in 32 fatalities.
