Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise | Baton Rouge News

Pedestrian and cyclist deaths are surging across major roads like Greenwell Springs and College Drive, with tragic hit-and-run incidents leaving victims like Cassieanna Dorsey—still recovering physically and mentally—with no justice served. A 40-year-old woman lost her life on Old Hammond Highway after a driver claimed they couldn’t avoid her. With drivers often getting away with it, fear is spreading through communities. A $12 million safety upgrade on Old Hammond aims to widen the road and add sidewalks, while experts stress that speed and physical separation are key. Nationally, pedestrian fatalities have climbed since 2009, and East Baton Rouge Parish ranks second in Louisiana for such deaths. Stay alert, wear reflective gear, and drive responsibly—your life or someone else’s may depend on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb22ee9d9fe4faae