On April 4, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 719 near Ridge Road in Lafayette Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Charlene Martin of Slidell.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Katie Owens of Slidell, was traveling south on LA Hwy 719. At the same time, a 2017 RAM 1500 was traveling north on LA Hwy 719. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai failed to yield as it attempted to turn left onto Ridge Road to the approaching RAM. As a result, the RAM struck the right side of the Hyundai.
Martin, the front passenger of the Hyundai, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Both Owens and the driver of the RAM sustained moderate injuries. All occupants were properly restrained at the time of the crash.
While impairment is not a suspected factor, a standard toxicology sample was collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
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