St. Charles Parish – Shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, Louisiana State Police Troop B was notified of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana 633.

The crash involved one vehicle and claimed the life of 53-year-old Carolyn Bennett of Boutte.

Initial investigation revealed Bennett and 49-year-old Early Simmons were walking in the southbound lane of Louisiana 633 near the intersection with U.S. 90.

A 2013 Dodge Challenger, driven by Dwayne Williams, 22, was traveling south on Louisiana 633 and slowed down when he observed the pedestrians in the road. As he was passing the pedestrians, Bennett turned in front of the Dodge and was struck by the right front of the vehicle.

Bennett was taken to St. Charles Parish Hospital, where she later died.

Impairment and speed are not considered wreck factors, according to state police. Williams submitted to a blood test, and toxicology results are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.