Deputy Sheriff Louis Harris Estay, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Louis Harris Estay

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Sunday, November 29, 1953

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Louis Harris Estay

Deputy Sheriff Harry Estay was struck and killed by a drunk driver as he and another deputy were standing on the edge of U.S. Highway 90 approximately one mile east of Boutte.

The two deputies had been patrolling the area in separate vehicles and had stopped to talk on the edge of the roadway. They were both struck by a speeding vehicle driven by a drunk driver. The driver was arrested and charged with negligent homicide.

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Age 72
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with drunk driving

Impaired Driver

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Deputy Sheriff Estay,
On today, the 71st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Charles Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 29, 2024