LSU Mourns Loss of Student, Leah Fonte
October 18, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. – It is with deep sadness that LSU shares the loss of one of our students early this morning. Leah Fonte passed away after being hit by a car on Nicholson Drive near Lee.
Miss Fonte was a senior, studying biological sciences and is from Metairie.
“The LSU family is grieving today after learning of this tragic accident involving our student, Leah Fonte,” said Chancellor Jim Dalton. “Resources across campus including counselors with LSU Cares are already available to our entire community. We collectively join in supporting the Fonte family and Leah’s friends as they navigate this most difficult time.”
“On behalf of the LSU System and all nine of the institutions that make up our LSU family, we send sincere condolences to the Fonte family as they learn of Leah’s passing,” said President Wade Rousse. “We pray that God will comfort those she loved during this time of reflection and mourning.”