Manuel De Jesus Gomez Calderon, 41, struck and killed while walking on Highway 71 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Modified Date: 
Fri, 02/11/2022 - 4:33pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Pedestrian Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

On February 8, 2022, shortly before 4:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 71 north of Pineville. This crash killed 41-year-old Manuel De Jesus Gomez Calderon.

Pedestrian Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

The initial investigation revealed as Gomez-Calderon attempted to cross the roadway he was struck by a southbound 2016 GMC Sierra. Gomez-Calderon sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately was pronounced dead.

People Involved: 
Manuel De Jesus Gomez Calderon
Roadway: 
Highway 71

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