A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near La. 91 in Acadia Parish took the life of 19-year-old Kylan Mier and 19-year-old Dante Lacomb, both of Morse, at about 8 p.m. Dec. 29, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Mier was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. While traveling westbound, he failed to properly negotiate the off-ramp curve at Exit 76. His vehicle ran off the roadway and began to overturn, then struck the LA. 91 bridge embankment before coming to rest.
Mier was restrained at the time of the crash. However, Lacomb, who was the front seat passenger, was not restrained.
Both men were pronounced deceased at the scene by an Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office representative. Impairment is unknown but standard toxicology samples were obtained for analysis. Speed is believed to be the major factor in the crash. This crash remains under investigation.
