Brittany Harris, 25, killed in car crash with Corey Newton, 24, who fled the crash scene on La. 3213 in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Sun, 03/08/2015 - 1:05pmAccident Date:
Sunday, March 8, 2015Man flees into woods after fatal morning crash in St. James Parish, booked with DWI
He was arrested and booked into St. James Parish jail on counts of negligent homicide, first-offense DWI, reckless operation, hit-and-run driving, and a traffic-light violation.
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According to reports, impairment on Newton's part is suspected, and he submitted to a toxicology test.
A Vacherie woman died Sunday morning in St. James Parish after a man crashed his vehicle into her car and then fled on foot. Corey Newton, 24, was arrested on counts including DWI. Brittany Harris, 25, was traveling north on La. 3213 at 5:30 a.m. when she was hit by Newton who allegedly had run a red light. Harris’ car exited the roadway and crashed into a utility pole. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the crash site. Newton was uninjured, and fled the site of the crash and fled to nearby woods. Police suspect he was under the influence of alcohol.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Corey Newton
Brittany Harris
Roadway:
La. 3213County:
St. James Parish, LAArea:
New Orleans, LA
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