2 drivers killed in head-on crash in Vermilion Parish

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Shortly after 6:30 a.m. today, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on La. 14 near Fore Road in Vermilion Parish. The crash claimed the life of 29-year-old Kiristan Michelle Mitchell of Kaplan and 18-year-old Kalix James Broussard of Kaplan.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Mitchell, was traveling West on La. 14. At the same time, a 2007 Ford F150, driven by Broussard, was traveling East on La. 14. For reasons still under investigation, Mitchell crossed the center lines as she was negotiating a curve and struck the F150 head-on in the eastbound lane of travel.
Troopers determined Mitchell and Broussard were unrestrained at the time of the crash. Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. Toxicology samples were taken from the drivers and results are pending. This crash remains under investigation.