State troopers responded to a car crash that claimed the life of a Ville Platte man early Saturday.
The victim was identified as 22-year-old Lionel Gabe Bangs, who died on the scene of La. 3042.
Bangs driving south on LA 3042 in a 2010 Nissan Sentra was hit by a 2014 Buick LaCrosse, driven by a 33-year-old Ville Platte woman.
The Buick traveling north traveled off the center line into the path of Sentra and collided with it.
Bangs suffered fatal injuries from the crash and died at the scene.
The Ville Platte woman also suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital.
The crash remains under investigation.
August 22, 2022
Source: KATC