Head-on collision near Youngsville claims North Louisiana elderly woman’s life

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — An elderly woman from North Louisiana died after another vehicle crossed the centerline and the two SUVs collided head-on, according to Louisiana State Police.

The victim was identified as Lorita Gilmore, 78, of Fort Necessity, which is located in Franklin Parish.

Troopers reported the crash occurred on LA 89 near Hopeland Plantation Road, just south of Youngsville in Vermilion Parish, on Friday, May 22, shortly after 3:30 p.m…

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