Authorities identified 23-year-old Scotty J Cormier Jr., from Church Point, as the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle accident early Saturday in St. Landry Parish.
The fatal car crash was reported at approximately 4:30 a.m. on La. 35 near Mandy Road. According to the investigation reports, Cormier was heading north in an SUV while an 18-wheeler rig was backing into a private drive. The driver of the 18-wheeler, an Opelousas man, went over the center line and into Cormier’s lane. Cormier’s vehicle crashed into the side of the trailer.
Cormier was buckled up at the time of the collision. He suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials. The driver of the rig was wearing his seat belt and remained unharmed in the accident. Charges are pending at this time, authorities said. No other details are available.
The crash remains under investigation.
June 15, 2022
Source: KATC News