By Trend News Line 2024-04-01 19:16:17.
In the early hours of Easter morning, tragedy struck at the Lafayette Bus Terminal in Lafayette, as a man lost his life in a fatal accident. The incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m., involved a charter bus running over a man who was lying in the terminal’s travel lanes.
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**Identity Revealed**
The victim in this heartbreaking accident has been identified as Brian K. Thibodeaux, a 44-year-old resident of Lafayette, Louisiana. The Lafayette police Department’s Traffic Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
**Details of the Incident**
Upon arriving at the scene, police officers discovered Mr. Thibodeaux lying in the roadway, having been struck by the bus. The driver of the bus, only referred to as Driver #1 in the report, informed authorities that he was unaware of running over the victim until a passenger alerted him. According to the driver, he had seen an object on the ground while making a turn but did not realise it was a person.
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Driver #1 cooperated with the authorities and voluntarily provided a breath sample, which tested negative for the presence of alcohol. Efforts to notify Mr. Thibodeaux’s next of kin are ongoing, with the police working diligently to reach his family.
**Investigation Ongoing**
The Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, but no further details have been released at this time. The identity of the deceased will be disclosed once his family has been contacted.
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As we await further updates on the investigation into the tragic incident at the Lafayette Bus Terminal, our thoughts are with the family and friends of Brian K. Thibodeaux during this difficult time.
Remember to stay tuned for more details as the story continues to develop..
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