UPDATED: 8/26/25 12:32 PM
Alexandria, LA for release (8/26/25)
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to a fatal crash in the 3100 block of Hudson Boulevard involving two vehicles and a motorized wheelchair. The operator of the wheelchair, 76-year-old Benny Bowie, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the van that struck the motorized wheelchair was 52-year-old Kevin Batiste, Sr., who was subsequently summoned for DWI (2nd offense) and arrested on charges of vehicular homicide, reckless operation, and driving under suspension.
A second vehicle, described as a dark-colored sports car with heavy front-end damage, was also involved in this crash but fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. Investigators are actively working to locate this vehicle.
The name of the deceased is pending notification of the next of kin.
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: [email protected].
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.
