Trooper returns to road after year of recovery

By Rebecca Chaisson Managing Editor Louisiana State Trooper Kevin McFarlain of Eunice returned to the road Thursday night for his first shift in 281 days. McFarlain was struck by a passing motorist in July of 2025 while working a crash on US 190 in Opelousas. As a result of the impact, McFarlain’s police unit was pushed forward, striking the Trooper and throwing him four yards down the hig...

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