Published: 11-03-2025 | Category: Troop I
Vermilion Parish – On November 2, 2025, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 700 near Louisiana Highway 92. The crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Tony Barthe Jr. of Rayne.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on November 2, 2025, Barthe was located deceased along LA Hwy 700, where evidence indicated he had been struck by a vehicle. The suspected driver, later identified as Logan Hoke of Duson, was also located. Through the course of the investigation, Troopers determined that Hoke was driving a 2020 Ford Edge north on LA Hwy 700 behind another vehicle. At the same time, Barthe was walking in the southbound lane of LA Hwy 700. As Hoke attempted to pass the slower-moving vehicle, the Ford entered the southbound lane and struck Barthe, who sustained fatal injuries. Hoke did not remain at the scene and continued north after the collision.
As a result of the investigation, Troopers arrested Hoke for LA R.S. 14:100 – Hit and Run Driving Resulting in Death and processed him at the Vermilion Parish Jail. This crash remains under investigation.
Contact Information:
Trooper Roy Jones
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop D
Office: (337) 491-2511
[email protected]