Collin Lacaze killed in LA hit-and-run, driver arrested

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Collin Lacaze killed in LA hit-and-run, driver arrested

ALEXANDRIA, LA (March 31, 2026) – A 16-year-old Alexandria Senior High student died after a hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night on Eddie Williams Avenue.

Police said Collin Lacaze was standing on the right shoulder of the road around 11 p.m. when a southbound vehicle struck him and another 16-year-old girl. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.

Lacaze was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The teenage girl sustained injuries, though officials did not release details about her condition.

Authorities arrested 45-year-old Julius Layfield at about 11 a.m. on April 1. He faces charges including vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury, and hit-and-run. Police said Layfield was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.


FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

In many hit-and-run incidents, at-fault drivers attempt to escape responsibility by fleeing the scene. However, once identified, suspects can face serious criminal charges.

Leaving the scene of a crash is illegal, and statistics show that more than one hit-and-run accident happens every minute on U.S. roadways.

Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, emphasized that it is crucial to conduct an independent investigation quickly to safeguard victims’ rights.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a hit-and-run accident case and prove negligence,” said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

“Factors such as road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all examined as part of the investigation,” Bond added.

These steps are essential to help families who have lost loved ones in hit-and-run crashes pursue justice and obtain rightful compensation.


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family of Collin Lacaze could pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.

“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”


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If your loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analyst Candice Bond today

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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