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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.
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.
He was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries and later pronounced dead.
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.
The suspect’s identity has not been released.
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.
The investigation remains ongoing.
El ex sheriff de la parroquia de Rapides, William Earl Hilton, murió en un accidente de fuga el 23 de marzo de 2026, después de ser golpeado a más de 100 mph; sospechoso arrestado después de que el vehículo se detuvo con tiras de picos.