Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a report of a pedestrian hit in the westbound lane of I-10 west of Crowley near mile marker 79 on December 4, shortly after 3:00 a.m.
The pedestrian has been identified as 44-year-old David Valladares of San Benito, Texas.
Troopers said the investigation revealed two occupants of a westbound vehicle became involved in a physical altercation. Once the driver stopped the vehicle on the shoulder, the rear passenger, Valladares, and the driver exited the vehicle, and a second altercation ensued. At some point during the second altercation, Valladares was struck by a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am while in the middle of the right westbound travel lane. After impact, Valladares was struck a second time by a 2006 Peterbilt dump truck.
Valladares was pronounced dead at the scene by the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office. The drivers of the Pontiac and the Peterbilt both submitted a breath sample indicating no alcohol present and displayed no signs of impairment.
This crash remains under investigation.
