Geismar, LA (October 16, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning, October 15 in Ascension Parish, resulting in the death of a Baton Rouge woman. The Louisiana State Police (LSP) identified the victim as 36-year-old Tina Gettridge.
The two-vehicle collision happened just before 5:30 a.m. on LA 30 near Gateway Drive in Geismar. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 2022 Dodge Charger, driven by 32-year-old William Kaufman of Baton Rouge, was traveling eastbound on LA 30. At the same time, a 2006 Infiniti M35 was heading westbound on the same highway. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge Charger entered the westbound lane in an attempt to pass traffic in the eastbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with the Infiniti.
Both occupants of the Dodge Charger were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Kaufman sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Tragically, Tina Gettridge, who was in the front passenger seat, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Infiniti, who was properly restrained, also sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the serious crash, and the highway was temporarily shut down to allow for investigation and cleanup. It has since reopened. As part of the ongoing investigation, standard toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Tina Gettridge during this difficult time.
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