MAURICE, La. (KLFY) – A single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. 167 near Leblanc Road that occurred Sunday night in Lafayette Parish is under investigation, authorities said.
According to authorities, the crash claimed the life of Ricky Verret, 37, of Maurice.
During the investigation, it was revealed that Verret was allegedly walking on the right shoulder of U.S. 167 southbound. At the same time, a 2002 Jeep Wrangler towing a trailer was traveling south on U.S. 167. For reasons unknown, Verret allegedly entered the roadway into the path of the approaching Jeep and was struck…