Troopers Seek Public Assistance in Hit and Run Crash that Killed Pedestrian

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
June 25, 2025

Baton Rouge – On June 23, 2025, shortly before 8:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a hit-and-run crash on LA 327 Spur near Rush Avenue in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Daniel Garcia of Baton Rouge.

The initial investigation revealed that Garcia was walking in the northbound lane of LA 327 Spur near the intersection of Rush Avenue between 3:45 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. For reasons still under investigation, an unknown vehicle traveling northbound struck Garcia and fled the scene without calling for assistance or rendering aid. Garcia was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Troopers are working to identify the vehicle and its driver and urge anyone with information related to this crash or who may have been in the area between 3:45 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to contact Louisiana State Police Troop A at 225-754-8500. Information can also be reported anonymously through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting File a Report or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

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