Louisiana
Arabi woman dies after walking into oncoming traffic, authorities say
ARABI, La. (WVUE) – A 43-year-old Arabi woman died Sunday night (Jan. 18) after walking into oncoming traffic and being struck by a minivan, Louisiana State Police said.
Authorities said Lisa Doucet died at a hospital after being struck shortly after 11:30 p.m. by a 2015 Dodge Caravan traveling west on Louisiana Hwy. 39 at the intersection with Rowley Boulevard.
Troopers said the minivan had a green light when crossing into the intersection, but could not avoid striking Doucet when she entered the crosswalk.
The driver was not injured and was not suspected of being impaired, state police said, but toxicology samples were collected for analysis as part of the investigation. The driver was neither arrested nor cited.
Louisiana State Police remind pedestrians to use designated crosswalks but avoid entering active roadways, and to be especially cautious when visibility is limited at night.
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