An early morning drive on Old Hammond Highway turned into a critical rescue scene on Friday, October 30, 2026, when an unidentified woman was struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Baton Rouge Police are currently searching for a gray pickup truck believed to be involved in the incident, which occurred near West Carriage House Drive at approximately 6:23 a.m., according to reporting by stephenbabcock.com.
The Discovery on the Roadway
The victim, whose identity and medical diagnosis have not been publicly disclosed, was expected to survive her injuries. The immediate aftermath of the collision involved a civilian intervention before first responders arrived. Brennan Medlock, a 21-year-old pediatric emergency medical technician, encountered the injured woman while on his way to work. Medlock placed the 911 call and assisted in moving her away from the active roadway.
Medlock’s observations, detailed in initial reports by WAFB, included extensive cuts along with serious injuries to her foot and possible trauma to her head and legs. Investigators note that these details represent the observations of a trained witness rather than a formal clinical diagnosis from hospital staff.
Discrepancies Emerge in Reported Collision Locations
As investigators work to reconstruct the timeline, discrepancies in the reported collision locations have emerged across local news outlets. While WAFB placed the initial police account near West Carriage House Drive, a separate report from WBRZ described the incident as occurring closer to Cedarcrest Avenue. Law enforcement has not yet consolidated these references into a single, precise impact point.
Key pieces of the investigation remain unresolved. Authorities have not publicly identified the driver of the gray pickup, released a license plate number, or established the vehicle’s direction of travel. The events leading up to the collision—including where the woman was prior to the impact, the truck's approach angle, and any potential factors involving traffic controls or visibility—remain under review.
Investigators Rely on Surveillance Footage and Physical Evidence
To identify the vehicle and piece together the sequence of events, investigators are depending heavily on physical evidence and early morning surveillance footage. The 6:23 a.m. timestamp provides a specific window for businesses and properties along Old Hammond Highway to check exterior cameras. Footage covering the minutes before and after the collision could reveal the truck’s travel path and distinct vehicle characteristics.
Physical markers such as vehicle fragments, paint transfer, and damage patterns will be essential if authorities locate a matching gray truck. However, investigators emphasize that visual similarity alone cannot confirm involvement without corroborating forensic or digital evidence.
