A single-vehicle crash on La. 10 near Spring Prairie Road in Evangeline Parish claimed the life of 32-year-old Kathleen Drew of Gulf Shores, Alabama, at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release Louisiana State Police Troop I.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Drew was driving a 2018 Hyundai Elantra East on La. 10 when, for reasons still under investigation, her vehicle ran off the roadway to the left. Upon doing so, the Hyundai struck several trees then overturned, coming to rest on its roof.
Drew was restrained at the time of the crash. She was transported to a local hospital where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. Her passenger was transported to a local hospital with only minor injuries despite having not been restrained. Impairment is unknown but standard toxicology samples were obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troop I has investigated 22 fatal crashes resulting in 25 deaths in 2020.
