A somber incident unfolded in St. Bernard Parish as a pedestrian, identified as 44-year-old Eddie Teal of Arabi, lost his life in a collision with a tractor-trailer and then another vehicle. The fatal event occurred early Tuesday morning, when Teal crossed into an active roadway around 4:00 a.m., reported by Louisiana State Police Troop B. Teal was transferred to a local hospital after sustaining serious injuries where he later succumbed to his wounds.
The details of the crash, according to the preliminary investigation, reveal that Teal crossed a cement barrier from a closed construction lane onto Paris Road just north of Marina Road and entered the path of a southbound 2023 Western Star tractor-trailer, not long after Teal was struck by an additional vehicle that was traveling behind the tractor-trailer, cops say impairment does not appear to have been a factor for the drivers involved as both voluntarily submitted breath samples that indicated no alcohol presence.
The untimely demise of Eddie Teal serves as a grim reminder of the inherent dangers that pedestrians face when traversing near or through construction zones, especially during the reduced visibility of nighttime hours. Law enforcement is advocating for heightened vigilance and adherence to safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of using designated crosswalks and refraining from entering active roadways…