Executive Summary
- Pedestrian killed on 4th Street in Marrero Sunday evening.
- Incident marks the second fatal crash in the area on the same day.
- Driver remained at the scene and voluntarily submitted to toxicology testing.
A pedestrian was killed Sunday evening in Marrero, Louisiana, after being struck by a truck, marking the second fatal traffic incident in the area that day, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO).
Deputies responded to the collision in the 5900 block of 4th Street at approximately 6:40 p.m. Preliminary findings from the sheriff’s office indicate that an adult male was walking eastbound on 4th Street when he was struck from behind by a truck traveling in the same direction. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
JPSO officials stated that the driver of the truck remained at the location and is cooperating with investigators. The driver voluntarily submitted to toxicology testing, while toxicology analysis for the victim will be conducted as part of the scheduled autopsy. Authorities noted that no further information regarding the identity of the deceased or specific factors contributing to the crash is available at this time.
Investigative Outlook
This incident represents a significant concern for local traffic safety, occurring mere hours after another fatal crash in Marrero. As the investigation proceeds, law enforcement will likely focus on the toxicology results and accident reconstruction to determine the precise cause of the collision. While the driver is cooperating and no charges have been filed immediately, the final autopsy and toxicology reports will be critical in concluding whether any negligence was involved or if environmental factors played a role in the fatality.
