Leah Fonte, a 21-year-old Louisiana State University student, and her fiancé, Shane Hirstius, were killed when a vehicle struck them early Sunday morning. The driver, Mia Dawson, 20, has been arrested on charges including vehicular homicide. Fonte was studying biological sciences at LSU, and Hirstius was a firefighter. The Baton Rouge Police Department reported the incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. as the couple walked along the road.
Key facts
- Leah Fonte and Shane Hirstius, both 21, were killed in a vehicle incident.
- The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday.
- Mia Dawson, 20, was arrested on multiple charges including vehicular homicide.
- Fonte was a senior studying biological sciences at LSU.
- Hirstius was described as a dedicated firefighter by his fire department.
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