Fatal pedestrian accident on Cameron Street

LAFAYETTE PARISH – Lafayette Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian last night. The crash occurred around 9:48 p.m. in the 2600 block of Cameron Street, where a man was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic investigators closed the road for several hours while they examined the scene, but Cameron Street reopened to commuters in the morning. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident and are asking for help from anyone who may have seen what happened.

Authorities are reminding drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant to prevent further tragedies.