Church Point man dies in two vehicle crash in Acadia Parish
MIRE, La. (KLFY) - Police are investigating a deadly crash near Mire that happened early Tuesday.
Police say 63-year-old Alphonse Credeur of Church Point died in the crash. It happened on LA Highway 98.
Authorities say Credeur was driving a 2017 Ram 1500 eastbound on LA 98 when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed the centerline and struck the side of a 2001 Peterbilt 18-wheeler traveling westbound.
Credeur, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler was properly restrained and was not injured.
State police say impairment is not suspected on the part of the truck driver, who voluntarily provided a breath sample showing no alcohol in his system. A toxicology sample was collected from Credeur and has been sent for analysis.
Troopers continue to investigate the cause of the crash.