Missing Jennings Woman Found Dead Near Iowa After Hit-and-Run

IOWA, LOUISIANA – Authorities have confirmed that a 53-year-old woman from Jennings who was reported missing last week has been found dead following a hit-and-run crash near Iowa, Louisiana.

Body Discovered Near Interstate 10

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police reported that Bonnie Fontenot was discovered shortly after noon on Wednesday, August 27, in the median between I-10 and the I-10 North Frontage Road near U.S. 165.

Detectives later confirmed her identity. Fontenot had been missing since Friday, August 22, when she was last seen in Jennings.

Investigation Points to Hit-and-Run

According to investigators, Fontenot was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling along the I-10 Frontage Road, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.

The Louisiana State Police are now leading the investigation and continuing to search for the vehicle and driver responsible.

Public Asked to Assist

Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run to come forward. Tips can be reported directly to Louisiana State Police Troop D at (337) 491-2511.

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of hit-and-run incidents and the importance of community cooperation in helping police bring accountability to those responsible. Stay with ChicagoMusicGuide.com for further updates on this case and other breaking news.