The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested an individual after fatal hit and run Sunday afternoon. NPD officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Texas Street on Sept, 21 around 12:05 pm in reference to a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. Upon officers arrival they located Nekedra Rainey (B/F, 44 y.o.a. of Natchitoches), the victim, lying on the ground and immediately began to render aid while other first responders were arriving to the area. Nekedra Rainey was transported to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased as a result of her injuries.

While on scene investigators and officers spoke with several witnesses who said that a blue Nissan Sentra, driven by a female, had struck the victim with her vehicle before leaving the area.

Officers began to canvass the area and were able to locate where the driver of the vehicle resided. Kadaija Jackson (B/F, 24 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) was arrested without incident and is charged with Manslaughter and Hit and Run. She was placed in the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.

Chief of Police Nikeo Collins stated that, “I am thankful for the public’s assistance in providing information that assisted our officers in their swift location and apprehension of the suspect.  I commend our officers and investigators for their quick actions and diligence that helped lead to this arrest.”

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Charles Cassels at (318) 357-3858. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:

You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.