Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead on US-165 in Monroe, LA
Monroe, LA (September 14, 2026) – A pedestrian died on Saturday morning, September 12, after being struck by a Ford F-350 on U.S. Highway 165 at Dellwood Drive.
Louisiana State Police and emergency crews were called to the scene shortly after 5 a.m. The victim was identified as a 22-year-old woman.
The truck was traveling north in the right lane at the time of the collision. The woman died at the scene. The driver was restrained and not hurt.
The investigation remains active.
We extend our sincere condolences to Hamilton's family and loved ones.
How Louisiana Law Applies to Pedestrian Deaths in Monroe, LA
Louisiana allows surviving family members, including a spouse, children, or parents, to pursue a wrongful death claim when a pedestrian dies from another party's negligence. These claims can address the financial impact of the loss, including lost support and loss of companionship. A separate survival action may also allow the estate to seek damages for any suffering the person experienced before death.
Louisiana follows a pure comparative fault system, which means fault can be divided between multiple parties without automatically barring a claim. Toxicology results and crash reconstruction findings tend to play a significant role in these cases in order to determine fault.
Louisiana generally allows one year from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim or two years from the date the underlying injury occurred. If a family doesn’t file the claim within that window of time, they can no longer recover any damages no matter how strong the claim is.
A Monroe wrongful death lawyer can help families understand what early steps to take and make sure that no filling deadline is missed.
If your family is dealing with the aftermath of a fatal crash in Louisiana, you don’t have to sort through your options alone. At Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law, we are open to guide you through the process and help you understand the options that may be open for you under state law.
Call Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law at (318) 625-6262 to talk through your situation with our team and learn more.
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