Violet, LA (September 5, 2024) – A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on Wednesday evening, September 4 around 8:30 p.m. on LA 46 near Francke Pl, claiming the life of 23-year-old Kerry Guerra Jr. of St. Bernard. Guerra was driving a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck when it struck a Dodge Ram traveling ahead.
The collision caused the Chevrolet to veer off the road and hit a tree. Guerra, who was not wearing a seatbelt, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Dodge Ram, who was restrained, was unharmed in the accident.
The circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation. Authorities will provide updates as more information becomes available.