Pedestrian Killed in West Baton Rouge Parish Crash (3)

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
May 27, 2024

Pedestrian Killed in West Baton Rouge Parish Crash

Erwinville – Earlier this morning, at 3:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on LA 3091 north of LA 620 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 55-year-old Adrian D. Hammond of Gretna.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on LA 3091 in the right lane. At the same time, Hammond was walking on LA 3091 on the right side of the roadway in an unknown direction. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC Sierra struck Hammond on the roadway.

Hammond sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the GMC was unrestrained at the time of the crash, but was uninjured. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were obtained from the pedestrian and the driver of the GMC for analysis.

Pedestrians and motorists are urged to remain vigilant while on roadways and pay close attention to their surroundings. Crashes involving pedestrians can often be avoided by following some basic safety guidelines. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or reflective clothing and avoid walking on the roadway in dark areas. Pedestrians must assume that approaching motorists cannot see them, especially at night. Pedestrians should cross roadways in well-lit, designated areas and always walk facing traffic. These simple steps can enhance the safety of pedestrians

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]