13-03-2025
Woman killed after being hit by car in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a woman was hit by a car Wednesday night.
Police said the crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 8900 block of Plank Road.
During the investigation, officers learned that a Ford Expedition was headed south on Plank Road in the right lane when it struck a pedestrian, who was later identified as 38-year-old Ashley Rivet.
It is unknown at this time if Rivet was walking in the road or attempting to cross the street. Rivet died of her injuries at the scene, police said.
Police said the driver of the Ford has not been charged at this time.
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