Mississippi Man Dies in Breaux Bridge Crash

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. - A 60-year-old Mississippi man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 94 near Thelma Road outside of Breaux Bridge, according to Louisiana State Police Troop I.

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What Investigators Know About the LA 94 Crash

The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Investigators say a 2020 Chevrolet Impala was traveling west on LA 94 when it crossed the centerline, left the roadway, and struck a tree. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

State police were notified the following day, October 20, that the man had died from his injuries.

Identity of Victim Yet to Be Released

The victim’s name has not been released. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and it is unknown whether impairment was a factor. A routine toxicology sample was collected and submitted for laboratory analysis.

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