DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A Donaldsonville man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash near the Sunshine Bridge that left three horses dead.
The three-vehicle crash happened the evening of Oct. 24 on LA 70 in Ascension Parish. One of the vehicles was transporting four horses. Three of them died, including one that had to be put down, witnesses said.
Troopers with LSP Troop A arrested 43-year-old Carlo Phillips of Donaldsonville on Wednesday morning, spokesman Trooper Shelby Mayfield said.
Phillips is charged with hit and run, careless operation and driving under suspension. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
The horses belong to a group called Situated Riderz. The group describes itself as a family built on loyalty and hard work. Members put in long hours with the horses after working 10- to 12-hour shifts.
In a GoFundMe message, the group said it could not find an emergency veterinarian to help the night of the crash. The group said it also was dealing with a wrecked trailer, vehicle and equipment.
Situated Riderz is asking for donations to cover veterinary bills, repairs and supplies. Folks can support Situated Riderz by CLICKING HERE.
The crash remains under investigation.
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