Livingston Parish, LA – Brandon Welch Killed in Pedestrian Crash on I-12 near Satsuma Entrance Ramp

Livingston Parish, LA (April 16, 2021) – One man has lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Livingston Parish area early Thursday morning. At around 3:30 a.m., on April 15, emergency crews were called to the scene of a pedestrian accident on Interstate 12.

Reports from authorities show that 25-year-old Brandon Welch, from Ethel, was walking with a second unidentified pedestrian. For unknown reasons, Welch struck by a 2004 Chevrolet Acadia near the Satsuma entrance ramp onto Interstate 12.

Welch sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Brandon Welch. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Louisiana

Every year, more than 655 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Louisiana. Although we like to believe that other motorists have our best interest in mind, this is far from true. Fatal collisions have an overwhelming impact on families. Not only are families forced to deal with the mental and emotional pain and suffering of losing a loved one, but they often face overwhelming financial burdens from funeral costs, burial expenses, and the loss of income. Although we can take proactive steps to ensure others sharing the roads with us are safe, there is no guarantee that other motorists will take our well-being into consideration. As a result, many people end up injured or lose their lives in accidents due to the negligence of others. When victims are fatally injured in accidents, due to the negligent or reckless actions of others, their family should reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Louisiana as soon as possible. Families may have an array of legal options available to help them recover.

Working with a responsive, knowledgeable, and aggressive legal team can help to ensure families are able to move forward in the best way possible. Our team at Smiley Law Firm truly cares about the well-being of our clients. When families lose loved ones in accidents, we strive to provide them with the best chances of holding wrongdoers accountable and getting the justice they deserve. It is important that you have a team by your side that is committed to guiding and assisting you every step of the way. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Louisiana are truly concerned about our clients. For this reason, we work diligently to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries and get the justice they deserve. If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a car accident, reach out to our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience. By calling our team at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, we can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore the legal options available to you.

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Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.