A two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 190 at Interstate 49 near Opelousas claimed the life of 37-year-old Donald Prudhomme of Opelousas at 3 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.
Police said Mary Faulk, 32, was operating a 2015 Hyundai Sonata and was stopped on the I-49 Service Road at its intersection with U.S. 190. While Faulk was attempting to cross both lanes of U.S. 190 in order to gain access to I-49, she struck a 2014 Nissan Xterra, operated by Tracey Bihm, 30, of Port Barre, police said.
After impact, Bihm’s vehicle began to overturn, and Prudhomme, who was an unrestrained passenger, was ejected.
Prudhomme sustained critical injuries and was taken to Lafayette General Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries, they were transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor, although standard toxicology tests are pending.