Pedestrian Killed By Vehicle in Lafayette, Louisiana on Monday

A pedestrian was killed in a Lafayette, Louisiana vehicle accident on Monday afternoon, according to the Lafayette Police Department.

LPD said they responded to the pedestrian-involved vehicle accident in the 100 block of PHI Drive at 4:19 pm on Monday, January 15.

Once on the scene, officials said the pedestrian was declared dead on the scene as a result of the accident.

The victim has since been publicly identified as Richard J Vidrine Sr., 71, of Washington, Louisiana.

Authorities said a preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was entering a gate near PHI Drive, when for unknown reasons, Vidrine entered the entrance of the gate and was struck by the vehicle.

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Officials said that impairment is not suspected in the crash.

The driver of the vehicle was taken to the Lafayette Police Department and submitted to a voluntary breath sample. According to authorities, the results of the sample was 0.000g% BAC.

The crash remains under investigation.

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