Unidentified Pedestrian Killed in St. Landry Parish Crash

Opelousas – On July 2, 2025, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 31 (Creswell Lane) near Pebble Road. This crash ultimately claimed the life of a pedestrian whose identity remains unknown.  

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking in the right lane of LA Hwy 31 Southbound.  At the same time, 32-year-old Cody Leger of Arnaudville was also traveling south on LA Hwy 31 in a 2015 Mazda CX9. For reasons still under investigation, the Mazda struck the pedestrian in the southbound lane. 

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Leger and a passenger of the Mazda were restrained and uninjured. 

Troopers determined Leger to be impaired and placed him under arrest for LRS 14:98 – Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (1st Offense). A standard toxicology sample was collected from both Leger and the pedestrian for analysis. This crash remains under investigation 

Troopers are diligently working to identify the pedestrian and urge anyone with information that could assist in determining their identity or who may have witnessed the crash to contact Louisiana State Police Troop I at 337-262-5880. 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 First Class Peggy Bourque  
Louisiana State Police  
Public Affairs Section – Troop I  
Office: (337) 262-5880  
[email protected]