Louisiana State Police - Press Release

On June 9, 2023, shortly before 10:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a fatal crash involving a riding lawn mower on Louisiana Highway 1 near Richland Drive.  The crash claimed the life of 77-year-old Larry Helm of Thibodaux.

Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Hammond Police Department and is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 79-year-old Huey Kennedy. 

Louisiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Patterson Police Department for 86-year-old Thomas Cooper Sothern of Patterson. He was discovered missing on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 shortly after 8:00 p.m.  

This morning, shortly before 2:00 a.m., LSP Troop C began investigating a serious injury hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 90 westbound near the Gibson exit. The crash ultimately claimed the life of a white male whose identity is unknown at this time. The suspect vehicle left the scene following the collision.