Louisiana Man Hit With 4th DWI After Allegedly Killing Pedestrian

A 25-year-old Louisiana man was arrested recently and accused of his fourth DWI after police said he killed a pedestrian.

According to the Lake Charles Police Department, just before 4:00 am this past Sunday, February 23rd, officers were called about a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.

First responders attempted life-saving measures, but unfortunately, the victim died from his injuries.

He was later identified as 26-year-old Robert Wyckoff Jr.

The driver of the vehicle was identified by police as 25-year-old Broc Dearman. Officers said he was driving under the influence and that this was the man's fourth such offense.

Lake Charles Police Department, Facebook

Dearman was arrested and charged with the following:

Fourth-offense DWI
Vehicular Homicide
Driving Under Suspension

No other information has been released at this time and the investigation remains under investigation.

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