Eunice man killed in Friday hit-and-run, suspect arrested

EUNICE, La. (KLFY) -- A Eunice man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run Friday evening, authorities said.

Darius Edwards, 25, of Eunice, was hit by a vehicle while riding an electric motorized scooter on S. Aymond Street, according to Eunice Police.

Kevin Jermaine Thomas Sr., 49, of Eunice, has been charged with negligent homicide, hit and run with death or serious bodily injury), driving while license suspended and passing in a no passing zone in connection with the crash.