Alexandria, LA for release (10/4/24)
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, at approximately 2:54 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to a fatal crash in the 1400 block of MacArthur Drive, which occurred in a parking lot. The incident involved a single vehicle, whose driver experienced a medical episode, rendering him unconscious while behind the wheel.
Tragically, the vehicle struck two pedestrians. One pedestrian was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Sadly, the other pedestrian, identified as 79-year-old Merry S. Smith, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation, and more details will be shared as they become available. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those involved.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
