Monroe, LA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on US-165 near Ouachita Correctional Center
Monroe, LA (April 14, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported early Wednesday morning claimed one person’s life. At around 12:30 a.m., on April 14, emergency crews were called to the scene of an accident on US Highway 165.
Reports from authorities show that 31-year-old Jeremy Badger was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche south on US Highway 165 when he struck a pedestrian on the southbound lanes of the highway near the Ouachita Correctional Center.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was declared deceased. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Louisiana
Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents across our state. Although the majority of these victims are inside vehicles at the time of their accidents, thousands are traveling along roadways on foot. Unlike other motorists, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to sustaining severe injuries in accidents. This is due to the fact that they do not have steel frames protecting them during collisions.
According to statistics, more than 80% of accidents take place as a result of driver negligence. When motorists are distracted, impaired, or engaged in reckless behaviors, it can have life-altering consequences for others traveling on and near roadways. Pedestrian accidents are often preventable. However, we continue to see the devastating consequences that victims and their families are forced to face. When pedestrians lose their lives in accidents, due to the negligent or reckless actions of motorists, it is imperative that their families reach out to a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney in Louisiana as soon as possible. In some cases, families are able to file legal claims against at-fault drivers in order to recover full and fair compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face moving forward.
At Smiley Law Firm, our team strives to help our clients protect their legal rights and best interests after losing loved ones in accidents. Our skilled and competent Louisiana pedestrian accident attorneys have decades of experience helping bereaved families get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. We truly care for our clients and work diligently to help them achieve the best possible outcome for their legal claims so they can get the compensation they need for funeral expenses, burial costs, and more. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident due to the negligence of another driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience. By calling our team at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, we can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore the legal options available to you.
Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.
Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
