Vehicle fled scene after fatally striking pedestrian, Houma police say

HOUMA, La. (WVUE) - A 23-year-old pedestrian was killed Tuesday (Sept. 19) night after being struck by a vehicle in Houma that fled the scene, police say.

Police say they responded to the scene around 9:55 p.m. That’s where they found Axel Ulloa dead on the scene.

An investigation points to Ulloa attempting to cross Grand Caillou Road at the time he was struck by a truck going at a high rate of speed during the hit-and-run.

Those with any possible additional information are being asked to call Houma police at 985-873-6371.

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