Update - Troopers Seek Vehicle in Jefferson Davis Parish Pedestrian Fatality

Louisiana State Police Troop D continues its investigation into the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of 53-year-old Bonnie Fontenot of Jennings. Forensic analysis has confirmed that Fontenot was struck by a vehicle sometime between August 22, 2025, and August 27, 2025.  

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle may be a pickup truck or SUV, likely green or turquoise in color, with possible damage to the front end and/or driver's side. Investigative leads suggest that the vehicle may frequent Iowa or US-165 in the Jefferson Davis Parish area. This crash remains under investigation.  

TROOP D NEWS RELEASE  
August 27, 2025 

Pedestrian Killed in Jefferson Davis Parish Crash; Troopers Seeking Vehicle Involved 

Iowa – On August 27, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop D began investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on the Interstate 10 north frontage road just east of U.S. Highway 165 in Jefferson Davis Parish. The crash claimed the life of 53-year-old Bonnie Fontenot of Jennings, who had previously been reported missing by the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office 

The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown vehicle traveling on the I-10 frontage road struck Fontenot and left the scene.   

Fontenot sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. This crash remains under investigation.  

While Troopers work to determine the make, model, and driver of the suspect vehicle, anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop D at (337) 491-2511. 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]