West Monroe Police are investigating a fatal crash that left a pedestrian dead Monday evening.
Just before 6 p.m. Nov. 17, West Monroe officers responded to a crash involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian at North 7th Street and Short Jackson Street.
The pickup, driven by a juvenile, was traveling north on North 7th when the pedestrian, David Anthony Garner, 59, was struck while attempting to cross the roadway. Garner was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is not suspected, but routine toxicology samples were collected.
West Monroe Police say the crash remains under investigation.
As a reminder, police urge motorists to stay alert and for pedestrians to:
• Use sidewalks when available.
• Walk facing oncoming traffic when sidewalks aren’t present.
• Cross streets at intersections when possible.
• Wear visible or reflective clothing at night and consider carrying a flashlight.
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