St. Martinville – A 61-year-old New Iberia woman died from injuries in a single-vehicle crash on La. 96 near La. 345 in St. Martin Parish on Thursday.
Louisiana St. Police Troop I troopers responded to a call about the crash shortly after 10 a.m. on Dec. 4.
The crash ultimately claimed the life of 61-year-old Kongkham Phommachanh of New Iberia. .The preliminary investigation revealed that Phommachanh was driving a 2002 Toyota Tundra west on La. 96. For reasons still under investigation, the Tundra failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway, and then overturned. .P hommachanh, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained serious injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died.
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A standard toxicology sample was collected from Phommachanh and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers remind motorists of the importance of making responsible decisions while operating a motor vehicle. Never drive impaired, fatigued or distracted.
While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death. Anyone witnessing any hazardous situations is asked to call *LSP (*577) to report them to the Louisiana State Police.
