On Sunday afternoon, a 5-year-old child died following a traffic accident near Opelousas.
As per the initial information, the fatal single-vehicle crash took place in a field near Raider and Frilot Cove Road in the Frilot Cove area. The preliminary investigation showed that a woman called 911 at around 4:43 p.m. informing that her husband and 5-year-old children had crashed while traveling in a side-by-side ATV, which could be described as a mix of a four-wheeler and golf cart.
On arrival, first responders rushed the child to a local hospital where they were later declared dead. No other injuries were reported as a result of the accident. No additional details have been provided by the officials.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
November 30, 2021
Source: The Daily Advertiser
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