A quiet stretch of Louisiana Highway 182 turned deadly just before sunrise Monday, when a 26-year-old Patterson resident, identified by authorities as Brea Paul, was struck and killed near Field Road in Morgan City. The vehicle that hit her, described only as an unknown sedan, fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I say the crash remains under active investigation. Emergency crews pronounced Paul dead at the scene shortly before 6:30 a.m.
Troopers ask public for help
In a Troop I news release posted by Louisiana State Police, investigators said the sedan's direction of travel is unknown and that only limited details are available so far. The release identified the victim as 26-year-old Brea Paul of Patterson and confirmed that the collision occurred on LA-182 near Field Road. Troopers are urging anyone who may have seen the vehicle or recorded dash-cam footage in the area around the time of the crash to come forward.
How to report tips
As outlined by Louisiana State Police, tipsters can share information anonymously through the agency's online reporting system or by calling the Fusion Center hotline at 1-800-434-8007. Troop I is also asking anyone with video or photos related to the incident to provide them to investigators. Those who would rather speak with someone directly can contact the troop's public affairs office at (337) 262-5880.
Investigation details
Trooper Monique Lavergne is listed as the Troop I public affairs contact, with her office number, (337) 262-5880, and email address, [email protected], provided in the release, according to Louisiana State Police. Investigators collected a standard toxicology sample from Paul and submitted it for analysis. The sedan's make and model remain unknown, and troopers stress that any detail, even one that seems minor, could help move the case forward.
