The Louisiana State Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash on I-49 in St. Landry Parish.
The victims were identified as 75-year-old Landry C. Fontenot and 66-year-old Grace J Eaglin. According to the LSP, both died at the scene.
The preliminary investigation reveals Fontenot was driving a 2015 GMC Sierra pickup the wrong way in the northbound lane. The pickup struck a 2011 Nissan X-Terra driven by Eaglin.
According to the troopers, both were restrained during the crash. Routine toxicology samples were obtained for further investigations.
Further details relating to the crash were not provided by the officials.
September 26, 2022
Source: KLFY