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Ville Platte man killed in hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Acadia Parish
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) -- A Ville Platte man was killed early this morning in a hit-and-run crash in Acadia Parish, authorities said.
The crash claimed the life of 41-year-old Coby Ortego of Ville Platte.
Shortly after midnight Friday Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Jasmine Road and I-10 Service Road in Acadia Parish.
Investigators said an unknown vehicle was traveling west on Jasmine Road when it struck Ortego. After striking Ortego, the vehicle continued on and fled the area, police said. Ortego was pronounced dead at the scene.
Standard toxicology samples were obtained from Ortego and submitted for analysis.
At this time, the make, model and color of the suspect vehicle is unknown. Anyone with information on the identity of the driver or the suspect vehicle is encouraged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop I at (337) 262-5880.