Driver Killed in Crash After High-Speed Chase Overnight Through New Iberia

Driver killed in crash after high-speed chase overnight through New Iberia

A person wanted in connection with a 2024 murder died in a crash after leading police in a high-speed chase through New Iberia this morning, authorities said.

Wanted driver dies in New Iberia police chase crash

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — A driver with an outstanding felony warrant died after crashing during a police chase, according to the New Iberia Police Department. The driver's name has not been released. Authorities reported officers with the New…

Driver fleeing from police killed in crash

IBERIA PARISH, La. The New Iberia Police Department (NIPD) is investigating a fatal crash.Just after midnight on April 3, 2026, NIPD officers attempted to stop a blue Cadillac sedan for a traffic violation on S. Lewis St.Investigators say the driver refused to stop and fled from officers.While fleeing, the driver passed multiple vehicles in curves and in a no-passing zone, forcing other vehicles to the side of the road, according to police.The d…