Officials: SU student killed in crash on interstate; Balloon release held on campus

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge on Monday evening, Jan. 30, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Police said the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on I-110 near Scenic Highway.

Southern University identified the victim as one of their students, Reginald Elloie. They said he was a senior from New Orleans who was majoring in business.

© Provided by Baton Rouge WAFB Reginald Elloie

The university released the below statement:

Southern University extends condolences to the family, classmates, and friends of student Reginald Elloie, a senior from New Orleans who was majoring in business. Elloie was tragically killed in a vehicular accident Monday evening.

Southern University students who are affected by this tragedy are encouraged to reach out to the University Counseling Center at 225-771-2480 or counselingcenter@subr.edu during normal business hours. Our Holistic Behavior 24-Hour Crisis Hotline can be reached at 225-368-9602. Other resources can be found at subr.edu/counselingcenter.

Southern University

Authorities have not yet said what led up to the crash.

A balloon release was held in memory of Reginald on Southern University’s campus Wednesday, Feb. 1 outside of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union.

© Provided by Baton Rouge WAFB Reginald Elloie balloon release

SGA President Carlos Bister told students, “Be safe, love on your people, and love each other.”

© Provided by Baton Rouge WAFB A balloon release was held in memory of Reginald on Southern University’s campus Wednesday, Feb. 1 outside of the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union.

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