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Louisiana Ranks Second In Nation For Highest Fatal Hit And Run Rate

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Louisiana now ranks second in the nation with the highest hit and run rate of fatal crashes per capita, according to a new survey from the AAA foundation. The national study concluded there is a hit and run fatality every minute in the nation. Don Redman is with AAA.

 

Redman says the report found most victims of fatal hit and run crashes are pedestrians and bicyclists.

 

Redman says there are two big factors on why Louisiana ranks second in the nation for fatal hit and run crashes.