St. Landry man dies in Evangeline Parish crash
Summary
Car Crash Louisiana Today in Louisiana: A 19-year-old St. Landry man, Kyle Basco, died Monday around 2 p.m. after his northbound truck was struck on U.S. 167 near Ceeway Lane in Evangeline Parish by an auger attached to a southbound truck. The auger snagged a utility line, snapped the utility pole, and overturned into the northbound lane, hitting Basco's truck. Basco was properly restrained but sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by Louisiana State Police.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Basco | Unknown | Fatal |
| Operator of the southbound truck with the attached auger | At-fault party |
Original reporting
St. Landry man dies in Evangeline Parish crash