GONZALES — On Saturday, Aug. 29, a vehicle struck a pedestrian on N. Burnside Avenue. The pedestrian later died of his injuries from the crash, Gonzales Police said.
Just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, Gonzales Police officers responded to the 500 block of N. Burnside about a crash involving a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, identified as 44-year-old Veronico Garcia, was crossing N. Burnside when he was struck, according to Gonzales PD. He was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center with critical injuries. Police say he died of his injuries on Sunday, Aug. 30.
Gonzales PD says that the driver in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Following a review of the circumstances and evidence, no criminal charges will be filed.
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