Bogalusa Police Department responded to a Motor Vehicle crash that injured Mayor Wendy O’Quin Perrette and two other women.
The crash happened at the intersection of Sullivan Drive and East 7th Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Apparently, a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign hit Perrette, who was in the backseat.
All three women sustained injuries that are reported to be non-life-threatening.
The Mayor sought medical treatment and stated she was grateful to be alive.
The other vehicle driver was taken to the area hospital.
According to BPD, the driver passed a field sobriety test, although other toxicology samples are pending.
An investigation into the crash is under review.
September 6, 2022
Source: CBS42