Lafayette Police Department discusses pedestrian, driver safety after recent death [Video]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– There’s a growing concern for pedestrians and driver safety following the death of Anthony Derouen, 63, of Lafayette on Friday early morning.

“When the driver of the vehicle was proceeding down South West Evangeline Thruway traveling southbound,” Sgt. Robin Green with the Lafayette Police Department said. “The pedestrian walked in the middle of the roadway. At that time, that’s when the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle.”

Pedestrian killed on Evangeline Thruway early Friday morning

Sgt. Green said the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene after the accident and cooperated fully with traffic investigators. In addition, the driver of the vehicle submitted to a voluntary breath test and tested negative for any type of illegal substance. However, Jeanette Wickham, a concerned citizen, explained the dangers pedestrians face.

“There have been too many pedestrians who have lost their lives and drivers need to get more than a slap on the wrist,” Wickham said.

LPD said …