Hit-and-run crash claims life of man in Bossier Parish
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Police are searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Bossier Parish. The incident occurred late Saturday, June 20, on Louisiana Highway 3 near Courtney Lane. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash claimed the life of 43-year-old Jerry Vest Jr. from Mooringsport. An investigation revealed that Vest was walking south in the left lane on Louisiana Highway 3 when he was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The unknown vehicle did not contact law enforcement and fled the scene in an unknown direction. Vest was suspected of being impaired. We collected standard toxicology samples and sent them for analysis. The crash is still under investigation. Troopers are still working to identify the driver and vehicle involved. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Louisiana State Police.
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