Troopers have made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run crash Monday that took the life of Jerry W. Hughes.

Louisiana State Police Trooper Derek Senegal said 64-year-old Peter E. Doland of Lake Arthur was arrested Sunday for felony hit-and-run and careless operation. He was booked into the Jeff Davis Parish Jail.

Senegal said the crash remains under investigation.

State Police on Friday announced they had impounded a vehicle believed to be involved in the fatal crash.

Senegal said preliminary investigation revealed Hughes was riding a bicycle east on La. 1126 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling east. After striking Hughes, the vehicle fled the crash scene.

Hughes suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. A toxicology sample was collected from Hughes and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troop D has investigated 10 fatal crashes resulting in 11 deaths in 2022.