A 70-year-old Meraux woman, identified by state troopers as Viola Sino, was struck and killed Thursday, May 28, while walking in the westbound lanes of LA Highway 46 near Mary Ann Drive. Emergency crews pronounced Sino dead at the scene after a collision with a 2018 Toyota Corolla. Troopers say the Corolla’s driver was properly restrained, uninjured, and not suspected of impairment. The crash remains under investigation.
What state troopers say
According to a Louisiana State Police Troop B news release shared by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, Sino was walking in the westbound lanes of LA Highway 46 near Mary Ann Drive when she was hit by the Toyota Corolla. She was pronounced deceased on scene. Investigators say the driver of the 2018 Corolla was properly restrained and was not hurt. Routine toxicology samples were collected from Sino for analysis, and Troop B continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
Statewide context and safety reminders
Louisiana continues to post a higher-than-average rate of pedestrian deaths, with preliminary data placing the state among those with some of the highest pedestrian fatalities per capita, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Recent years have seen elevated numbers of deadly crashes involving people on foot, particularly at night and in low-visibility conditions. The Troop B release advises pedestrians to take extra precautions, including walking against traffic and wearing bright or reflective clothing when it is dark.
Investigation ongoing
The crash remains under active investigation by Louisiana State Police Troop B, with toxicology testing and coroner findings still pending. Authorities are asking anyone who may have video or additional information about the collision to contact Troop B to help clarify what led up to the impact. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
