fatal crash

Louisiana Department of Wildlife authorities are investigating a fatal boating crash over the weekend in which alcohol was likely involved.

Both the driver of the pickup and the 18-wheeler were taken to the hospital.

Three people died in crashes so far this year.

So far this year, there have been sixty deaths from fifty-five fatal crashes that have happened in the Troop I Acadiana region.

Lafayette Police have not released the identity of the deceased.

The motorcyclist did try to avoid the collision.

Trooper Thomas Gossen says this area has seen 54 deaths because of fatal crashes this year.

Last Thursday night, the passenger in a vehicle that was fleeing police was seriously injured, and now has died from her injuries.
Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson says the passenger, 31-year-old Ashley Sonnier of Crowley died as a result of the crash last week...

Lafayette Police Sergeant Wayne Griffin says they are still investigating the causes of this fatal crash.

Police are trying to determine why one vehicle crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic.