Edgard, LA (July 20, 2019) – There was a collision resulting in two fatalities in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 20th. The incident was reported to have occurred on LA-3127 east of LA-640 and involved two vehicles. Louisiana State Police was notified of the crash around 6:00 a.m.
The two deceased parties have been identified by local authorities as 44-year-old Lonnie Doucet, of Lafayette, and 38-year-old Mindi Becnel, of Boutte.
Initial reports indicate that Doucet was traveling in a 2007 Honda CRV westbound on LA-3127, while Becnel was traveling in a 2007 Kia Optima east on the roadway. Doucet is reported to have crossed the center line and striking Becnel’s vehicle for unknown reasons.
Despite being properly restrained at the time of the crash, both Becnel and Doucet were pronounced dead by the St. John the Baptist Parish Coroner’s Office.
Routine toxicology tests are currently pending. The cause of the accident is under investigation by local officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Lonnie Doucet and Mindi Becnel at this time.
Reckless Driving Accidents in Baton Rouge
Car wrecks happen every day in Louisiana and across the country.
Annually in the U.S., 37,000 people are killed due to car crashes, and nearly 23.5 million are injured or disabled after a collision.
These accidents are often the result of preventable behaviors, like lack of attention to the roadway.
Fisher Injury Lawyers’ team of Baton Rouge auto accident attorney has helped thousands regain multi-million dollar settlements to recover lost compensation in a crash. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a reckless driver, call us today at 225-766-1234.
Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.
Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyers is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state. Our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.