Yesterday afternoon, at the conclusion of a judge trial, the Honorable Rhonda Goode-Douglas found the defendant guilty as charged of Vehicular Homicide. The defendant was under the influence of cocaine and marijuana when he struck and killed DOTD/MAPP worker Eric Anthony, Jr., on September 24, 2024, in New Orleans. The arrest was made by the Louisiana State Police.

“Great work by Louisiana State Police and my prosecutors in New Orleans. Eric Anthony was a young father who was simply doing his job, helping a driver change a tire on the side of the road. My prayers are with his family, young child, and DOTD colleagues,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

The defendant will be sentenced on August 14, 2026. 

The range is 5 to 30 years.