Arrests have been made in relation to a hit-and-run that took the life of Marti Lee Clem, 64, of Anacoco, on LA Highway 111 at Tom Beckcom Road on Feb. 4, 2023.
Louisiana State Police said Melissa A. Jernigan, 44, of Anacoco, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run and misdemeanor careless operation. Also, Larry P. Jernigan, 48, of Anacoco, was arrested and charged with felony obstruction of justice. Both were booked at the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.
On Feb. 4, 2023, the Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal crash on LA Highway 111 at Tom Beckcom Road that claimed the life of a pedestrian from Anacoco.
The initial investigation revealed that an unidentified vehicle was traveling southbound on Hwy 111. For reasons still under investigation, Marti Lee Clem, 64, was walking in the southbound lane and was struck by the vehicle. Clem sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
LSP believes the vehicle involved could be an older model (1994-1995) silver Ford Mustang. The vehicle may also have an exhaust that emits moderate sound. Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the unknown vehicle or the identity of the pedestrian to call Troop E at (318) 487-5911.
The crash remains under investigation.
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