A pedestrian walking on Paris Road was hit by a tractor-trailer and died, Louisiana State Police say.

Troopers identified the victim as 44-year-old Eddie Teal of Arabi. Troopers say the crash happened on Paris Road near Marina Road in Chalmette, before 4 AM. Advertisement

Investigators say Teal crossed into the street, on a lane that was closed for construction when he was hit. Troopers say the tractor-trailer and the car behind it hit Teal. He died at the hospital.

Both drivers submitted toxicology samples.

Louisiana State Police remind pedestrians to use crosswalks and not walk into active roadways or construction zones.

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