In a harrowing incident that unfolded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, tragedy struck as a woman named Quiana Brown, 38, lost her life in a shocking sequence of events. The incident involved a hit-and-run driver and a responding police officer, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
The fateful night of the incident, captured on surveillance camera footage obtained by WBRZ, began with Brown crossing the street to reach a convenience store. Little did she know that this simple act would lead to a devastating chain of events. A speeding gray sedan struck Brown, propelling her several feet into the air, as captured in the chilling footage. The driver of the sedan callously fled the scene, leaving Brown injured and helpless.
The initial impact was fatal, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. However, a witness at the scene, known as Lorraine, contradicted this account. Lorraine, who was working at a nearby convenience store, stated that Brown was still alive after the first collision. Brown had been attempting to collect her scattered clothes from the road when the responding officer arrived at the scene.
What followed was a horrifying turn of events. As the police vehicle, with its lights flashing, sped down the road towards the scene, bystanders in the vicinity could be seen reacting in shock. A woman covered her face with her hands, while a man raised his arms in disbelief. The police vehicle ultimately struck Brown for the second time, with witnesses describing how she was thrown into the air and then run over by the officer.
The Baton Rouge Police Department has initiated an investigation into the actions of the responding officer while also launching a search for the hit-and-run driver. A photo of the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run, described as a gray/silver four-door sedan with tinted windows, was shared on social media. Authorities have indicated that the vehicle’s front grill, hood, and rear driver-side door are likely to be damaged. The last known direction of travel for the vehicle was westbound on Florida Boulevard from North Foster Drive.
In the wake of this tragic incident, the community and Brown’s family are grappling with profound grief and disbelief. Brown’s brother, Quincy Brown, shared his heartbreak and determination to seek justice for his sister. He recounted the loving spirit with which his sister had been raised by their mother, making her loss all the more devastating.
Quincy Brown expressed his bewilderment at the sequence of events and the tragic outcome, stating, “I don’t get it. I’ve got to get justice for my sister because that doesn’t make sense. My sister had a loving spirit because that’s how my mama raised her to be. My heart was broken. I’m trying to get somebody to make this make sense to me.”
The Baton Rouge community and authorities are united in their efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. As investigations continue, the hope is that answers will be found, and justice will be served for Quiana Brown, whose life was cut short in a heartbreaking and shocking manner.