Port Allen woman killed in hit-and-run crash Tuesday, driver arrested
PORT ALLEN - A woman who was walking along Lafiton Lane in Port Allen was killed Tuesday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash.
State Police said 37-year-old Theresa Weems of Port Allen was hit by a Jeep driven by Austin Kelley around 1:30 p.m.. Weems died at the scene.
Troopers said Kelley and his vehicle were found nearby the crash site. Kelley was arrested and booked on a felony charge of hit and run involving death.
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State Police said the crash is still under investigation.