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flag Former Rapides Parish Sheriff William Earl Hilton died in a hit-and-run on March 23, 2026, after being struck at over 100 mph; suspect arrested after vehicle stopped with spike strips.

flag Former Rapides Parish Sheriff William Earl Hilton died on March 23, 2026, after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in the Hineston area. flag He was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries and later pronounced dead. flag Authorities pursued a suspect who fled at over 100 mph on LA 28, eventually stopping the vehicle using spike strips near Cloverleaf Boulevard, leading to an arrest. flag The suspect’s identity has not been released. flag Hilton, a four-term sheriff who served from 1992 to 2008 and returned for additional terms, was remembered as a mentor by current Sheriff Mark Wood, who took office in 2020. flag The investigation remains ongoing.

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