Baton Rouge Police have arrested a woman in connection with a deadly crash on Nicholson Drive Sunday morning.
Police arrested Mia Camille Dawson, 20, for operating while impaired, reckless operation of a vehicle, hit-and-run driving, vehicular homicide, and vehicular negligent injury.
The crash happened around 2:40 a.m. in the 5000 block of Nicholson Drive.
According to BRPD, Dawson was driving southbound on Nicholson Dr, when she veered off the road and hit two people who were on the right shoulder of the road.
Shortly after the crash, BRPD made contact with Dawson in the 1900 block of Nicholson Dr.
Leah Fonte, 21, died at the scene, and Shane Hirstius, 21, was transported to a local hospital and later
Louisiana State University issued a statement on the passing of Fonte.
Fonte was a senior studying biological sciences from Metairie, was hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee on Sunday morning.
“The LSU family is grieving today after learning of this tragic accident involving our student, Leah Fonte,” said Chancellor Jim Dalton. “Resources across campus, including counselors with LSU Cares, are already available to our entire community. We collectively join in supporting the Fonte family and Leah’s friends as they navigate this most difficult time.”
“On behalf of the LSU System and all nine of the institutions that make up our LSU family, we send sincere condolences to the Fonte family as they learn of Leah’s passing,” said President Wade Rousse. “We pray that God will comfort those she loved during this time of reflection and mourning.”
Third District Volunteer Fire fighters said on Facebook
“He gave 110% of himself to his responsibilities as a first responder, always willing to step forward when someone needed help. His dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others represented the very best of what it means to be a firefighter,” the statement said.
Leah was equally special. She was a beautiful soul, full of life, with a tremendous heart and a smile that could brighten any room.
“She brought happiness, kindness, and love to those around her,” the statement said.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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