UPDATE: LAFAYETTE, La. (Dec 11, 2023, 8:23 p.m.) – The pedestrian involved in the major crash is currently in stable condition at a local hospital. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this crash. The pedestrian was issued a citation for 32:213 “crossing at other than crosswalks”. All lanes on I-49 northbound have been re-opened.
LAFAYETTE, La. (Dec. 11, 2023) – Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian I-49 Northbound just north of the I-10 overpass. A vehicle traveling Northbound on I-49 struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in stable but critical condition.
I-49 Northbound is shut down at this time. All traffic is being diverted onto I-10 eastbound. Please avoid the area.
