ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. — Two 75-year-old women were killed in a head-on crash on LA Highway 44 near Marigold Street on Friday shortly before noon.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop B, a 2011 Toyota Corolla traveling westbound crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a box truck in the eastbound lane.
Both occupants of the Corolla were properly restrained and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck, also restrained, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Authorities said driver impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash; however, routine toxicology samples were collected as part of the ongoing investigation.
Louisiana State Police emphasized the importance of taking precautions while driving, urging motorists to avoid driving impaired, fatigued, or distracted.