(KPEL News) – A wrong-way crash on Louisiana Highway 190 in Acadia Parish resulted in a fatality Thursday night.
According to Louisiana State Police, a 62-year-old man identified as David Doucet was killed in the accident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Doucet was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when he collided head-on with another vehicle.
Doucet, a resident of Sulphur, was wearing a seatbelt but sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation has been completed, but authorities have not determined why he was driving against traffic.
The other vehicle’s occupants, a driver and a passenger, suffered serious injuries. Officials confirmed they were also wearing seatbelts and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Toxicology samples have been collected as part of the ongoing investigation into the crash. Lane closures were in effect during the emergency response and investigation.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.