Fatal I-49 crash claims life of Broussard driver in Ville Platte

Fatal I-49 crash claims life of Broussard driver in Ville Platte

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- A fatal crash in Evangline Parish has claimed the life of a Broussard motorist. Yesterday, shortly after 11 a.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash involving commercial motor vehicles on I-49 just south of its intersection with LA 29. Officials said the crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Marcus Landry of Broussard. Authorities said an investigation revealed that a…

Broussard man dies in Ville Platte crash

A Broussard man died in a Wednesday morning crash on I-49 near Ville Platte, State Police say.Troopers say that Marcus Landry, 40, was traveling north on I-49 in a tractor-trailer rig, behind another rig. The rig in front was traveling at a reduced speed, and for reasons still under investigation, Landry crashed into the rear of the first rig, troopers say.Landry, who was properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased …

Tragic Crash On I-49 Claims Broussard Man’s Life - Nationwide Report

Crash Happened Near Highway 29 Exit According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred just south of the intersection of...The crash remains under investigation.