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BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) -- A man has died in a deadly crash involving an impaired driver in St. Martin Parish.
Official said last night, shortly before 8 p.m., Louisiana police officials investigated a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 353, just north of Rookery Road.
Officials said the crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Brad Madere of St. Martinville.
According to officials, Madere was walking on LA 353 near the southbound fog line. At the same time, 58-year-old Troy Alfred of Lafayette, was traveling south on LA 353 in a 2019 RAM 1500.
For reasons still under investigation, Madere was said to enter the southbound lane as the RAM approached. Despite the driver taking evasive action to avoid a collision, Madere was struck by the vehicle.
Officials said Madere suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Alfred was properly restrained and uninjured during the crash.
During the investigation, officials said Alfred provided a breath sample that revealed a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and was sent to a St. Martin Parish jail on the charges of driving while impaired and obstructed view through windshield/windows. A standard toxicology sample was also collected from Madere and submitted for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.