LAPLACE, La. —

Louisiana State Police have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead.

State Police arrested Kyrian Joseph Jr., 19, of Laplace. Advertisement

The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 25, around 1:30 p.m. on LA 628 near Chaisson Lane in LaPlace.

Troopers were notified of a body on the highway, later identified as John Martin, 66, of Montz.

Detectives were able to determine that Martin died after being hit by a car while walking a bike in the eastbound lane.

Through investigation, they discovered Martin was hit by a 2018 Dodge Charger, driven by Joseph.

A warrant was obtained, and Joseph Jr. turned himself in to the police on Monday.

He is being charged with hit-and-run driving.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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