UPDATE:
LAFAYETTE, La. — The pedestrian involved in the major crash is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.
Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this crash.
The pedestrian was issued a citation for 32:213 “crossing at other than crosswalks.”
All lanes on I-49 northbound have been re-opened.
ORIGINAL:
LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on I-49 Northbound just north of the I-10 overpass.
A vehicle traveling Northbound on I-49 struck a pedestrian in the roadway.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in stable but critical condition.
I-49 Northbound is shutdown at this time. All traffic is being diverted onto I-10 eastbound.
Please avoid the area.
