2 members of Kentwood pastor's family killed in north Louisiana crash

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Athens, Louisiana
La. 9 near La. 518 near Athens, Louisiana
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Athens Louisiana in Athens, Louisiana: A Kentwood pastor and his family were driving home from Camp Apex in Conway, Arkansas, when their pickup truck crashed into a tree along La. 9 near La. 518 near Athens, Louisiana, at 11:35 a.m. on Saturday. The crash killed 22-year-old Katie Barber and 14-year-old Benson Brady, who were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and two other passengers were taken to the hospital, with one in critical care after surgery for collapsed lungs, a hole in the liver, and a broken back. Louisiana State Police are investigating.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Katie Barber Passenger Fatal
Benson Brady Passenger Fatal
Tim Brady Driver Hospitalized

Original reporting

2 members of Kentwood pastor's family killed in north Louisiana crash

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