MERAUX, La. (AP) - State police say a 58-year-old Meraux woman died in a car-pedestrian accident in St. Bernard Parish.
The accident happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. Monday on La. Highway 46.
Trooper Melissa Matey identified the victim as Mandy Moravec.
Matey says a car driven by 51-year-old Bonnie Evans of Violet was eastbound on Highway 46 and struck Moravec, who was crossing the highway.
Matey says Evans was arrested and booked with vehicular homicide, DWI, careless operation and expired driver’s license.
The crash remains under investigation.
It was unclear whether Evans has an attorney.
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