A crash in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of an unborn child. Yesterday, just before 8:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash on US Highway 190 at Louisiana Highway 743. A preliminary investigation found that a 18-wheeler, driven by 51-year-old Albert Jenkins of Lafayette, was traveling south on LA Hwy 743. At the same time, a 2024 KIA Seltos was heading west on US Hwy 190.
“For reasons still under investigation the freightliner failed to yield at the stop sign and turned onto highway 190 crossing into the path of the approaching KIA. As a result the Kia collided with the rear of the freightliner logging trailer.”
Bourque says the KIA’s driver, who was pregnant and properly restrained, suffered critical injuries.
“After being transferred to a local hospital, it was learned that her unborn child died as a result of the injuries of the crash. Jenkins, who was also restrained, was uninjured.”
A toxicology sample was taken from Jenkins for analysis, and the crash remains under investigation. Borque urges drivers to always yield properly and check for oncoming traffic to prevent such tragedies.
“Taking that extra moment to look twice can help prevent crashes and save lives. Especially in this situation.”
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