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A 60-year-old Eunice man was the victim of a hit and run on West Maple Avenue at Jelks Street on Friday, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot.
Fontenot identified the man killed in the incident as William "Billy" Heinen.
“Evidence at the scene indicates the victim was struck by and/or run over by a vehicle. No vehicles were at the scene when officers arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene,” Fontenot said in a news release.
Police are following up on leads and the investigation is being handled as a hit and run, he said.