Police continue search for vehicle in fatal hit-and-run in Jefferson Davis Parish
Police continue search for vehicle in fatal hit-and-run in Jefferson Davis Parish
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana State Police continues their investigation into the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Bonnie Fontenot, 53, of Jennings.
Officials said an investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle may be a pickup truck or SUV, likely green or turquoise in color, with possible damage to the front end and/or driver’s side. Investigative leads suggest that the vehicle may frequent Iowa or U.S. 165 in the Jefferson Davis Parish area.
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Fontenot was previously found dead in Jefferson Davis Parish in August after being reported missing. Officials said forensic analysis has confirmed that Fontenot was struck by a vehicle sometime between Aug. 22 and Aug. 27.
The crash remains under investigation.
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