Laplace, LA – Louisiana State Police are asking for the public’s help following a fatal hit-and-run crash early Friday morning that claimed the life of a 59-year-old pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish.
According to Troop B investigators, the crash happened just before 6 a.m. on Friday, November 14, along US 61 near Hemlock Drive in Laplace. The victim, identified as Darius Crump of Laplace, was walking southbound in the center turn lane when he was struck by a northbound black Ford F-250 pickup truck. Crump suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers say the driver fled north on US 61 following the impact. The suspect vehicle is described as a black 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty with Louisiana license plate Z549227. Investigators believe the truck has damage to the front driver-side headlight area.
Anyone with information about the crash or the suspect vehicle is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop B at (504) 471-2775. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Louisiana State Police website at la-safe.org by selecting the “Suspicious Activity” link.
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