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Woman struck, killed by vehicle on Laplace highway
LAPLACE, La. (WGNO) — A Laplace woman is dead following a crash in St. John the Baptist Parish.
According to Louisiana State Police, around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, troopers responded to the scene of a crash on US Highway 61 near Carrollwood Drive.
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Troopers said an investigation revealed that 71-year-old Cecilia Adams attempted to walk across the north bound lanes of the highway, outside of a designated crosswalk while wearing dark clothing. That's when a Nissan Rogue, heading south, reportedly made a U-turn on the highway, striking Adams.
She was taken to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Troopers said the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time and was not injured. They add that there were no signs of impairment.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Woman struck, killed by vehicle on Laplace highway
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