Late Wednesday night, a close-knit Louisiana community was shaken by sudden loss. Timothy McCullar, 59, a long-time West Monroe resident, died after being struck by a northbound pickup truck while standing on Louisiana Highway 15 near Rayville. Though weariness and grief hang heavy in the air, neighbors and loved ones hold tight to the warmth of his memory.
The Louisiana State Police confirmed the crash unfolded just before 10:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, in Richland Parish, north of U.S. Highway 425. A 2004 Dodge Ram, traveling northward, collided with McCullar, who was in the roadway wearing dark clothes. Despite quick response from emergency teams, McCullar sustained fatal injuries and passed at the scene. The driver remained unharmed and fully cooperated.
Right now, the state police call the incident a “single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian.” They stress that impairment is not believed to be a factor, but standard toxicology testing was performed. The motives or circumstances leading McCullar to be on the highway at that hour are still under investigation.
This grim news rippled through the hearts of McCullar’s family, friends, and neighbors. Described repeatedly as kind, generous, gentle in spirit, he was someone who quietly extended help when others needed it most. In their grief, people speak of his ready smile, steady presence, and the ways he supported those around him.
“He was a good man,” one friend shared. “The kind of person who would do anything to help someone in need.” Stories of McCullar’s compassion and selflessness now echo through the community like soft prayers, seeking comfort in shared memory.
As the investigation continues, authorities also used the moment to encourage safer habits: pedestrians are urged to wear reflective clothing, walk in lit areas, face oncoming traffic, and stay alert. These measures, they say, help prevent tragedies on dark roads.
In the silence left behind, the void of his absence feels impossible to measure. But in countless conversations, tears, and prayers, Timothy McCullar’s spirit lives on. Though he’s gone too soon, he is far from forgotten—his memory shining brightest in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him.
Rest in peace, Timothy McCullar — your kindness remains your legacy.