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Coverage dated October 19, 2026

LSU student and firefighter fiancé killed near campus, impaired underage driver arrested

Headline from New York Post

An impaired 20-year-old driver was arrested after striking and killing LSU student Leah Fonte and her firefighter fiancé, Shane Hirstius.

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  1. Fox News

    LSU student and firefighter fiancé mowed down near campus, impaired underage driver arrested (opens Fox News)

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    Louisiana State University senior Leah Fonte and fiancé Shane Hirstius were allegedly struck by an impaired driver while walking along a Baton Rouge road.

  2. New York Post

    LSU student and firefighter fiancé killed near campus, impaired underage driver arrested (opens New York Post)

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    An impaired 20-year-old driver was arrested after striking and killing LSU student Leah Fonte and her firefighter fiancé, Shane Hirstius.

  3. Townhall

    LSU Student and Firefighter Killed by Underage Drunk Driver in Baton Rouge (opens Townhall)

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