Baton Rouge, LA – A Prairieville man lost his life early Tuesday morning after being struck by two vehicles on US 61 in East Baton Rouge Parish, prompting renewed calls for pedestrian and driver vigilance along Louisiana’s busy roadways.
According to Louisiana State Police, the incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. today when troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near Manchac Park Road on US 61. Authorities said 48-year-old Travis Weams was initially involved in a single-vehicle crash when his Toyota Camry veered off the road. After exiting his vehicle and crossing the median, Weams allegedly walked into the northbound lane of traffic, where he was struck by a 2019 Mack garbage truck. Moments later, a 2016 Ford Mustang allegedly struck Weams again.
Officials reported that Weams sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of both the Mack truck and Mustang were reportedly uninjured and properly restrained at the time of the collisions. Louisiana State Police indicated that impairment is not suspected for either driver; however, standard toxicology samples were collected from all parties as part of the ongoing investigation.
Troopers are urging all pedestrians and motorists to remain vigilant, especially when crossing roadways at night or in low-light conditions. State police recommend using well-lit intersections and wearing reflective clothing to reduce the risk of preventable roadway tragedies.
Anyone with additional information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop A.
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