WILSON, LA – Just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on LA 19, just north of Carruth Road in East Feliciana Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 50-year-old Herman Kilbourne III of Morgan City.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Kilbourne was walking northbound on LA 19, wearing dark-colored clothing. At the same time, a 2016 Infiniti Q60 was traveling southbound on LA 19. For reasons still under investigation, the Infiniti struck Kilbourne in the northbound lane of LA 19.
Kilbourne suffered serious injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Infiniti was properly restrained and uninjured. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were obtained from the pedestrian and the driver of the Infiniti for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrians and motorists are urged to remain vigilant while on roadways and pay close attention to their surroundings. Crashes involving pedestrians can often be avoided by following some basic safety guidelines. Pedestrians should wear light-colored or reflective clothing and avoid walking on the roadway in dark areas. Pedestrians must assume that approaching motorists cannot see them, especially at night. Pedestrians should cross roadways in well-lit, designated areas and always walk facing traffic. These simple steps can enhance the safety of pedestrians.
