Fatal Multi-Car Crash in St. John the Baptist Parish
RESERVE, La. — A woman from Des Allemands is deceased and seven others injured following a multi-vehicle accident in St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday around 7 p.m.
According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred on US 61 near LA 3179. A Honda Ridgeline was traveling north in the left lane while a Nissan Altima was in the center turn lane. For reasons under investigation, the Nissan's driver changed lanes and struck the Honda.
The impact caused the Honda to rotate into the path of a southbound Hyundai Elantra. Roxann Thompson, 59, a passenger in the Honda, suffered serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The drivers of all three vehicles, along with three minor passengers in the Hyundai, sustained serious injuries and were also transported to local hospitals.
The investigation remains ongoing.