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Deadly crash involving a pedestrian in the 500 block of MacArthur Drive.

Alexandria, LA for release (4/15/24)

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at approximately 9:45 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 500 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.  The pedestrian, 56-year-old Jeannie Austin of Alexandria, LA was attempting to cross the northbound travel lane of MacArthur Drive when the crash occurred.  Toxicology test were performed on the driver of the vehicle.

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.