Lake Charles, LA –
On October 31, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Miller Avenue, near Smith Ferry Road, in Westlake in reference to a person in the ditch. When deputies arrived, they found Michael D. Welch, 41, Westlake, unresponsive in the ditch. The preliminary investigation revealed the incident to be a hit and run.
After further investigation, detectives believe the suspect vehicle to be a car, that will have damage to the front passenger side bumper, hood, and windshield.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information to please call CPSO at 491-3605. You can also submit an anonymous tip by using the new Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office app, which is available to download for free in the App Store and Google Play by searching “Calcasieu Parish Sheriff, LA”.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.