A Louisiana State University student and her firefighter fiancé, high school sweethearts, were killed when a woman allegedly struck them with her vehicle as they walked along the side of a road on early Sunday morning.The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victims as 21-year old Leah Fonte and 21-year-old Shane Hirstius, who were engaged.Officers arrested Mia Dawson, 20, in relation to the incident on charges of operating while impaired, reckless operation of a vehicle, hit and run driving, vehicular homicide and vehicular negligent injuring.Officials said Dawson veered off the road at around 2:40 a.m.
Sunday and struck the two people who were walking on the right shoulder of the road.SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER KILLS 2 PEDESTRIANS IN VIOLENT CHAIN-REACTION CRASH ON MANHATTAN'S UPPER WEST SIDELSU student Leah Fonte, 21, and her fiancé, firefighter Shane Hirstius, 21, were killed after allegedly being struck by an impaired driver while walking along a road in Baton Rouge, La.(@leah._.fonte/Instagram)Fonte died at the scene, while Hirstius was taken to a hospital, where he later died.GOT A TIP?Mia Dawson, 20, was arrested on charges including vehicular homicide, impaired driving and hit-and-run after allegedly striking and killing an engaged couple in Baton Rouge, La.
(East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office)In a Facebook post, the River Ridge volunteer fire department said "Shane was much more than a firefighter.He was a person with an enormous heart, an unforgettable smile, and a genuine passion for helping others."LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCASTFirefighter Shane Hirstius poses with his fiancée, LSU student Leah Fonte.
The engaged couple, both 21, were killed after a driver allegedly struck them as they walked along the shoulder of a road.(Third District Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook)"He gave 110% of himself to his responsibilities as a first responder, always willing to step forward when someone needed help.
His dedicat...