ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) – A New Iberia man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by two vehicles while walking on La. 31 in St. Martin Parish, authorities said.

The crash claimed the life of Trey Comeaux, 33, of New Iberia. 

Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a crash at around 5 a.m. Tuesday involving a pedestrian on La. 31 near Lady of the Lake Road in St. Martin Parish.

Investigators said Comeaux was walking south on La. 31 while pushing a bicycle in heavy fog. At the same time, a 2012 Dodge Ram was also traveling south. For reasons still under investigation, the Ram struck Comeaux, causing him to enter the northbound lane. Shortly after the initial crash, a northbound Dodge Charger also struck Comeaux.  

Police said Comeaux died at the scene, the two drivers were uninjured.

A routine toxicology sample was obtained from Comeaux and submitted for analysis. The driver of the Dodge Ram was not suspected of being impaired and voluntarily provided a breath sample which revealed no alcohol detected, police said.

This crash remains under investigation.  

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