Louisiana Boy Was Struck and Killed by 18-Wheeler While Riding His Bicycle

(KPEL News) - An accident at around 8 o'clock Monday night in Baton Rouge claimed the life of a little boy who was riding his bicycle, and he was hit by a big rig, according to Louisiana First.

Officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office went to the scene where the child was pronounced dead.

Details of the Baton Rouge Bicycle Crash

Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department began their investigation on September 15 after receiving a call that a 7-year-old child riding his bicycle near the area of the 1400 block of Cottondale Dr. and Delplaza Dr. had been struck.

Location of the Tragic Accident

The location of this crash in Baton Rouge is just off Airline Highway.

An 18-wheeler ran over the little child.

What Police First Believed About the Driver

According to Louisiana First, when word first started to come out about the fatal crash, it was thought that the person driving the 18-wheeler had fled the scene.

Truck Driver Questioned by Police

Baton Rouge police officials say the driver was quickly found, and he was taken into the precinct for questioning about the incident.

Was the Driver Aware of the Crash?

According to Kiran Unfiltered, her sources have said that initially, it's possible " the driver may have been completely unaware that he ran over a child."

Baton Rouge Police officers now have the driver of the 18-wheeler in custody.

It is not currently known if the driver was charged with anything in connection with this incident or if the driver will face charges.

What We Know About the Child Victim

Other information about the case has also been limited as the child's identity has not been released. We also have not seen the Baton Rouge Police Department give the name of the driver.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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