UPDATE: The 1300 block of Louisiana Avenue and all other surrounding roadways are open.
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Police say their investigation determined that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway at the intersection of Mudd Avenue and Louisiana Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling Northbound in the outside lane on Louisiana Avenue.
Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. The investigation is still ongoing.
UPDATE:
The pedestrian involved in a vehicle crash on Louisiana Ave. Tuesday morning has died, according to police.
Around 7:15 a.m., a spokesperson for the department said they are heading to the scene to get more information to share with media.
No identities have been released yet, but investigators are still on the scene.
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ORIGINAL:
Lafayette police are investigating a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
The crash happened in the 1300 block of Louisiana Avenue around 6:00 a.m.
According to police, the vehicle was headed north on Louisiana Avenue when it hit a pedestrian on the roadway.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition.
Louisiana Avenue is currently closed from Mudd Avenue to Carmel Drive. Motorists are asked to use either Moss Street or Pinhook Road as an alternate route.
