LAFAYETTE PARISH — Carencro – On September 30, 2025, just before 5:00 am, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on the Interstate 49 South Frontage Road near its intersection with Froeba Road. The crash claimed the life of 33-year-old Nathan Guidry of Church Point.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Guidry was walking on the Interstate 49 South Frontage Road while wearing dark clothing. At the same time, a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas was traveling south on I-49 South Frontage Road and struck Guidry.

Guidry sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Volkswagen’s driver was properly restrained and uninjured.

The Volkswagen's driver was not suspected of being impaired and provided a voluntary breath sample, whic

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