1. Suspected impaired driver vehicular homicide Slidell fatal crash
2. Impaired driver booked vehicular homicide Slidell fatal crash.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Slidell, Louisiana – An incident involving an allegedly impaired driver has resulted in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Slidell on Friday afternoon, as reported by the local police department.
The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Eric Gonzalez, has been taken into custody and charged with vehicular homicide, driving while impaired, and careless operation of a motor vehicle in connection with the tragic incident.
The victim, 42-year-old Jarius Pratt, was walking along the shoulder of Gause Boulevard when he was struck by Gonzalez’s red 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Despite being rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, Pratt succumbed to his injuries and tragically passed away.
Evidence of Impairment
Authorities have indicated that there is evidence to suggest that Gonzalez was driving under the influence at the time of the incident. While specific details regarding the evidence have not been disclosed, toxicology results for both the driver and the victim are currently pending.
The collision took place shortly before 3:30 p.m., with Pratt being found injured on the roadway. Meanwhile, Gonzalez’s vehicle sustained significant damage after veering off the road and colliding with the pedestrian.
Family’s Grief
A member of Pratt’s family took to social media to express their devastation, highlighting the proximity of the accident to the victim’s home as “unacceptable” and “unimaginable.”
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