Bossier Parish – On February 9, 2020, just before 8:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a fatal pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Chandler Road.  This crash claimed the life of a Haughton man.   

 

The initial investigation revealed a pedestrian, later identified as 59-year-old Kirk Reedy, was attempting to cross the westbound travel lanes of U.S. Highway 80 near Chandler Road.  At the same time, a 2016 Audi A3 was traveling west on U.S. Highway 80 in the inside travel lane.  Reedy walked into the path of the Audi A3 and was struck by the vehicle.  Reedy was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

 

The driver of the Audi, who was properly restrained, was not injured in the crash and submitted to toxicology tests; however, impairment is not suspected.  Toxicology samples obtained were submitted for analysis.  The crash remains under investigation. 

 

Pedestrians walking near a roadway should always make themselves visible to drivers by wearing bright and reflective clothing.  They should carry a flashlight at night for added safety.  If no sidewalk is available, pedestrians should walk on the shoulder or roadway edge facing traffic. 

 

This is the first fatal crash Troop G has investigated this year.