Gray, LA – Teenager Dies After Critical Injuries on US-90

Gray, LA (July 31, 2019) – On July 29 around 2:39 p.m., a teen received critical injuries in an accident that took place in Gray and has since succumbed to those injuries.

The accident, according to police, took place in the eastbound lanes of US-90. The teenager has since been identified by police as 19-year-old Breanna Bourgeois of Gray.

An investigation into the accident found that Bourgeois was traveling east in her Nissan Altima in heavy rain. She suddenly lost control of her vehicle and ran off the road to the right, where it struck a tree. She suffered critical injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Early this morning, July 31, it was discovered that Bourgeois died due to her injuries. Her passenger suffered minor injuries in the accident and is expected to recover.

The investigation into the accident continues at this time.

Our sincere condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of the teen whose life was taken in this accident.

Fatal Accidents in Louisiana

Single-vehicle collisions are known for being some of the most dangerous accidents on our roads and account for the largest percentages of lives lost due to car accidents. In 2017 alone, it was reported that approximately 760 fatalities occurred in these accidents. Losing a loved one is never easy, especially when your loved one is a child. There is nothing that compares to losing a loved one and our wrongful death attorneys are here for you.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys are here for you and your family as we help you understand the many laws that apply to your case and help you work toward compensation for your losses. We will continue to work with clients who have lost those closest to them and wonder where they can turn. Please reach out to us immediately for help with your claim at (225) 766-1234.

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