Louisiana Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash On US 61 After Colliding With a Utility Pole

Louisiana – On August 18, 2022, Louisiana State Police stated that on August 17, 2022, at about 4:15 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop B began investigating a single-vehicle crash on US 61 near Evangeline Road in St. Charles Parish. James Kennedy, 52, of Sorrento, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

According to police, the initial investigation found that Kennedy was driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra north on US 61 near Evangeline Road. The Hyundai proceeded from the left lane of US 61 north, across the center of the highway, and then crossed the southbound lanes of US 61 for reasons that are still being investigated. The Hyundai went beyond the southbound lanes and off the road before colliding with a utility pole.

Kennedy, who was properly restrained at the time of the accident, died as a result of his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Impairment on Kennedy’s part is not suspected, but normal toxicology results are pending.

Troopers want to urge drivers to always make wise decisions when driving. Never drive while inebriated, fatigued, or distracted, and always obey all traffic rules. While not all car accidents are avoidable, simple precautions like these can frequently mean the difference between life and death.