vermillion parish Crash Reports

VERMILLION PARISH, LA – One was killed in a fiery crash near Kaplan Thursday, KATC reported.  The collision took place on Highway 14. It is unclear how many cars were involved and what initially led to the crash.  Details are preliminary and will be provided when they become available.  If you lost a loved one due to a car accident, you could file a wrongful death claim and seek compensation for losses. Before you file a claim, you’ll want to obtain a copy of your Louisiana accident report, as it will ensure you’ll receive a fair settlement. Contact a team

VERMILLION PARISH, LA – A 49-year-old man from Franklinton died when his SUV crashed on a state highway in northeast Vermillion County on Sunday morning, reports Vermillion Today. Police say the incident happened just after 7:15 a.m. on LA-35 near West Liberty Farm Road. For unknown reasons, the driver of a northbound 2014 Nissan Armada veered off of the highway and flipped after colliding with a bridge rail. The impact of the collision threw the driver from the vehicle, and he died at the scene of the accident. Authorities have identified the victim as Larry August Ragas, Jr. They say

KAPLAN, LA – A 63-year-old man died when his vehicle collided with the rear of another vehicle in Kaplan on Monday evening, KATC 3 reports.  Police say the crash happened around 5 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 14 near Odilon Road. Both the victim and the driver of a pickup up truck pulling a trailer were travelling in the same direction on LA-14. The victim rear-ended the trailer of the pickup truck as the truck decelerated to turn left. The impact of the crash caused the victim’s car to rotate. Authorities have identified the deceased as Walter R. Meyer of Gueydan.

ABBEVILLE, LA – A 64-year-old man died when his tractor was hit from behind by a pick-up truck on US 167 in Vermillion Parish on Saturday, reports KLFY. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when a GMC Sierra pickup truck crashed into the rear of a John Deere tractor while both vehicles traveled north on US 167 towards LA 696. The impact of the collision forced the tractor to overturn. Alvin J. Minnick, Jr., who was driving the tractor without a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene of the accident. Police have identified the driver