Franklin, Louisiana - A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90 at its crossing with Louisiana Highway 182 resulted in severe injuries and a fatality on the morning of June 13, 2025. Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to the incident shortly before 10:00 a.m. The crash claimed the life of Norma Clements, an 86-year-old resident of Centerville, Louisiana.

According to the preliminary investigation, Clements was driving a 2013 Nissan Rogue and was stopped facing south on Louisiana Highway 182 at a stop sign controlling the intersection with U.S. Highway 90. A 2022 Ford F600 Super Duty truck pulling a trailer was traveling west on U.S. Highway 90 at the same time. For reasons still under review, Clements’s Nissan entered the intersection, crossing into the path of the oncoming Ford.

The driver of the Ford attempted emergency maneuvers to avoid the collision, but the truck struck the left side of the Nissan. Clements was properly restrained but suffered severe injuries. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died. The driver of the Ford was not injured and was not suspected of impairment. The Ford driver voluntarily provided a breath sample, and no alcohol was detected. A standard toxicology sample was collected from Clements and submitted for analysis.

The crash remains under investigation by Louisiana State Police. Officials encourage all drivers to be mindful of traffic signals and signs, and to approach intersections with caution, as even a brief lapse in attention or judgment can have serious consequences.