Eunice woman killed in single-vehicle crash
A 36-year-old Eunice woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Jeff Davis Parish.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop D, the incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday on U.S. 190 near Bornsdall Road.
Chelsea Wilson was reportedly driving a 2005 Toyota Tacoma westbound when it crossed the centerline and struck a tree.
Wilson, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
A standard toxicology sample was collected and submitted for analysis.
The crash remains under investigation.
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