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LSU Student & Fiancé Killed Walking by Road
19 Oct
Summary
- A LSU student and her fiancé were killed by a vehicle.
- The victims were walking on the road's shoulder early Sunday morning.
- The suspect faces multiple charges including vehicular homicide.
A devastating event on early Sunday morning claimed the lives of a Louisiana State University senior, Leah Fonte, and her fiancé, Shane Hirstius. The couple, who were high school sweethearts, were struck and killed by a vehicle while walking along the shoulder of a road. Hirstius was also a firefighter.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Mia Dawson, 20, was arrested in connection with the incident. Officials stated that Dawson's vehicle veered off the road around 2:40 a.m., hitting the two pedestrians. Fonte was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hirstius was transported to a local hospital following the collision but sadly passed away from his injuries. The River Ridge volunteer fire department memorialized Hirstius, describing him as having an enormous heart and a passion for helping others.
LSU president Wade Rousse extended condolences to Fonte's family, remembering her as a biological sciences major. The university system expressed its grief and offered prayers for comfort during this time of mourning.
