Iberia Parish, LA (June 14, 2019) – A recent police reported confirmed a man died after a vehicle struck him along US 90 in the vicinity of Darnell Road on June 13, 2019.
According to the initial investigation report, Ken Delahoussaye, a 47-year-old resident of New Iberia Parish, had been walking along US 90 when, at some point, he provided assistance to a driver whose vehicle had slid into a ditch during an earlier accident. Simultaneously, 26-year-old Jerry Reaux, also a resident of New Iberia, had been driving a 2015 Kia Optima along the west lanes of 90. When Delahoussaye walked across westbound 90 to help the first driver, Reaux slammed into the pedestrian man.
After emergency crews arrived at the scene, members of the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed that Delahoussaye had died at the crash site.
Reaux cooperated with authorities and submitted a breath test for a toxicology report. He was not injured during the impact.
Authorities have ruled out intoxication as a factor behind the accident.
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the Ken Delahoussaye. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Iberia Parish
Louisiana is most certainly not a stranger to fatal pedestrian traffic accidents. As of 2016, the state ranked in the 7th position among the top 10 states with the worst rates of fatal pedestrian accidents, with 2.73 deaths per 100,000 people. Also, Louisiana contains the 5th-highest rate of nighttime pedestrian fatalities, with 80% of 334 accidents taking place at night.
If your loved one has died in a pedestrian accident caused by the negligence or impairment of another driver, you and your family members may be entitled to compensation. In this case, it would be in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in pedestrian accidents and wrongful death claims. For over 25 years, our team at Fisher Injury Lawyers have recovered a collected $125,000,000 for our clients and have won more than 98% of our cases over these two decades. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us at 225-766-1234.
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