VILLE PLATTE, La. (KPEL-FM) – A two-vehicle fatality crash involving commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 49 happened on July 30, 2025, shortly after 11:00 am.
Crash Happened Near Highway 29 Exit
According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred just south of the intersection of Interstate 49 and Louisiana Highway 29.
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Victim Identified as Broussard Man
The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Marcus Landry of Broussard.
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Details from the Investigation
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling north on Interstate 49 at a reduced speed. At the same time, a 2015 Freightliner M2-160 driven by Landry was traveling north on the interstate behind the Cascadia…