Pedestrian Killed on US 90 in Acadia Parish Crash

Rayne – Shortly after 9:30 P.M., on June 6, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on US Highway 90, a short distance west of the city limits of Rayne in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Amanda Soileaux of Rayne.

The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed Soileaux was walking west in the eastbound lane of US 90 when she was struck by an eastbound 2016 Toyota Corolla. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment on the part of Soileaux is unknown, but a standard toxicology sample was taken for analysis.

The driver of the Corolla was not suspected of being impaired and submitted a voluntary breath sample which showed no alcohol detected. The driver was properly restrained and suffered no injuries. This crash remains under investigation.

A majority of pedestrian fatalities, nearly 70 percent, occur at night. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, not walking too close to roadways, and walking against the flow of traffic could prevent most pedestrian related crashes.

Troop I has investigated 25 fatal crashes resulting in 28 deaths in 2023.

Contact Information:
TFC Thomas Gossen
Louisiana State Police
Troop I Public Affairs
Office: (337) 262-5880
[email protected]