Hit-and-run bill created after Welsh fatality signed into law - American Press

Hit-and-run bill created after Welsh fatality signed into law - American Press

Special to the American Press A new law significantly increasing the penalties for deadly hit-and-run crashes in Louisiana has been signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry. House Bill 35 was introduced following the tragic hit-and-run death of 73-year-old Jerry Hughes of Welsh, a veteran and avid cyclist. Hughes was killed while riding his bicycle on La. 1126 near Jennings in June 2022. The new legislation establishes a mandatory minimum prison sen…