New Iberia, LA – A New Iberia man is dead following an early morning hit-and-run crash in Iberia Parish, as Louisiana State Police continue searching for the driver allegedly involved.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop I, the crash happened Friday shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Louisiana Highway 329 near Doc Road. Troopers said they began investigating after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck along the roadway.
Authorities identified the victim as 37-year-old James Buteaux of New Iberia. Preliminary findings indicate Buteaux was allegedly walking along the highway when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound. Investigators said the driver allegedly fled the scene immediately following the collision.
Buteaux sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials confirmed. A standard toxicology sample was collected and submitted for analysis as part of routine investigative procedures.
Troopers said the vehicle involved has not yet been identified, and no description has been released. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine additional details surrounding the crash and locate the driver allegedly responsible.
Louisiana State Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Officials said tips can be shared by contacting Troop I at 337-262-5880. Anonymous reports can also be submitted through the department’s online reporting system or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.
Authorities emphasized that leaving the scene of a crash is a serious offense, and they continue to pursue all leads in the case.
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