# Man Killed While Getting Mail

> 69-year-old man dies after truck collision while checking mailbox.
- Title: Man Killed While Getting Mail · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: 69-year-old man dies after truck collision while checking mailbox. James Berthelot, 69, died from injuries after being struck by a truck while retrieving…
- Keywords: james berthelot, louisiana highway 75, iberville parish, louisiana state police, chevrolet silverado, mail delivery, news, local, Man, Killed, While, Getting
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/24/69-year-old-man-hit-killed-while-getting-mail-police-say
- Published: 2026-09-24T02:10:38.971+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: james berthelot, louisiana highway 75, iberville parish, louisiana state police, chevrolet silverado, mail delivery, news, local
## Man hit by truck
A 69-year-old man died after being struck by a truck while checking his mailbox.
## Location of crash
The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 75, just south of Louisiana Highway 404 in Iberville Parish, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday.
## Vehicle involved
A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south on Highway 75 when it struck a man near the southbound shoulder.
## Man's condition
The man was taken to the hospital where officials say he died from his injuries.
## Coroner's identification
The Iberville Parish Coroner’s Office identified him as James Berthelot, 69.
## Driver status
The driver of the truck was not injured, according to State Police.
## Key takeaway

James Berthelot, 69, died from injuries after being struck by a truck while retrieving mail on Louisiana Highway 75.