Two-vehicle crash in Lafayette Parish on I-49 leaves 2 juveniles dead

Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 near the Carencro exit in Lafayette Parish shortly before 3:30 a.m. Aug. 6. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 16-year-old Jose Alvarez of Opelousas and 16-year-old Marlin Garcia of Church Point. The initial investigation by State Police revealed Alvarez was in the outside lane of travel on I-49 north, p…