Houston motorist arrested for deadly hit-and-run involving Rayne resident
A driver from Houston, Texas, has been apprehended by the Rayne Police Department for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal accident on I-10 that took the life of a Rayne resident. Thomas Eljhock Smith is accused of parking his tractor on the roadside, causing a collision that resulted in the death of Jeremy J. Thomas. Smith then fled the area before law enforcement arrived. Louisiana's laws mandate that all parties must remain at the scene, share information, and offer aid in case of an injury, regardless of fault. Failure to do so, especially in a hit-and-run involving a fatality, can lead to severe penalties including up to a 10-year prison sentence. The company owning the semi-truck involved in the accident was identified through Crime Fighters of Louisiana cameras, and they assisted authorities by providing the driver's details promptly, leading to Smith's arrest by the Texas Department of Public Safety. No further details about Smith's bond have been disclosed.
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