Crowley, LA – Kaplan Woman Dies in Car Wreck On Hwy 13 near Simon Rd

Crowley, LA (June 4, 2019) – Louisiana State Police officers have identified the victim of a fatal car accident on Tuesday as 93-year-old Ella Herbert, a resident of Kaplan. The crash had occurred in the area of Acadia Parish, along LA-13 near Simon Road.

Police conducted an initial investigation of the crash sometime around 3:15 p.m. on June 4^th.

As revealed in the report, Boyd Herbert, a 42-year old resident of Abbeville, had been driving his 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 southbound along Highway 13.  Simultaneously, 55-year-old William Serrano, of Lake Charles, was driving a 2019 Peterbilt dump truck northbound across the same route. For unspecified reasons, Serrano then drove into a private lot and did not provide the right of way to Herbert, resulting in a collision between the truck and the car.

During the crash, Serrano had been wearing his seatbelt and did not sustain injuries.

Boyd Herbert was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment of severe injuries. His passenger, Ella Hebert, succumbed to her injuries in the incident.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ella Herbert. Our thoughts are with Boyd Herbert and his family at this difficult time.

Fatal Car Crash in Crowley

Car accidents can occur without warning and completely turn victims’ lives upside down. Incidents of this nature can be terrifying, and many people lose their lives as a result of negligence or impaired driving along roadways in Louisiana. In 2017, 760 traffic fatalities took place in the State of Louisiana, with 488 of these deaths involving passengers. In 212 cases that same year, alcohol was a factor behind the crashes.

If your loved one has sustained injuries or was killed in a car accident caused by the negligence or impairment of another driver, you and your family members may be entitled to compensation. In this case, it would be in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in personal injury claims and car accident cases. For over 25 years, our team at Fisher Injury Lawyers have successfully represented the injured residents of Louisiana and have won more than $125,000,000 for our clients.  We have had a 98% success rate with all of our cases over the past 25 years. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us at 225-766-1234.

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