Only six weeks after he arrived in the United States of America, a Nigerian man identified by family and friends as Patrick Ohanta was knocked down to death by an American drunk driver.
Patrick Ohanta, 45 is said to have been hit and killed instantly by a car driven by a drunk driver while standing by the side of a kerb in Pineville, Louisiana.
Information gathered notes that the deceased, Patrick, was walking home from a job interview at about 5:20pm when the incident occurred.
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The Louisiana State Police Troop E and the Alexandria Police Department have responded to the accident that killed Patrick. The Alexandria Police Department believes that impairment was a factor in one of the accidents.
“Patrick was attempting to cross the Curtis-Coleman Bridge when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old man from Pineville.
“A preliminary investigation conducted by the APD shows the man drove onto the shoulder hitting Ohanta who was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The driver was taken into custody at the scene. He was booked into RPSQ Jail and charged with driving while intoxicated–4th offense, operating a vehicle while under suspension, reckless operation of a vehicle, and vehicular homicide.
“A GoFundMe to support Patrick’s wife and family for the funeral has been opened.
“APD is looking for witnesses who may have information about this incident. Call the Alexandria Police Department Traffic Division at (318) 441-6408.”
It’s also noted that the routine toxicology tests are pending and the crash remains under investigation.
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