On Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM, the Alexandria Police Department
initiated an investigation into a single motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of
Foisy Street and Medical Center Drive. The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was
crossing the intersection, in a marked crosswalk; that the driver of the vehicle failed to yield to the
pedestrian crossing. The vehicle struck the pedestrian causing life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian
was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. The crash is still under investigation and
toxicology results are pending.
Pedestrians and motorists are urged to remain vigilant while on roadways and pay close attention to
their surroundings. Crashes involving pedestrians can often be avoided by following some basic safety
guidelines. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or reflective clothing and should avoid walking on the
roadway in dark areas. Pedestrians must assume that approaching motorists cannot see them, especially
at night. Pedestrians should cross roadways in well-lit, designated areas and should always walk facing
traffic. These simple steps can enhance the safety of pedestrians.
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:
APD-Detectives@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 http://www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/
