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4 year old Lavonne Darlene-Theresa Beard killed in crash; 3 others sent to hospital, in Louisiana.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:13am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 1, 2013

Child, 4, killed in Washington Parish car crash late Monday.

A 4-year-old girl was killed, and three people were injured, in a two-car crash Monday night in Washington Parish, authorities said. State Police said the child, Lavonne Darlene-Theresa Beard, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Louisiana 21 north of Varnado.

4-year-old child dies in 2 vehicle crash in Washington Parish.

Louisiana State Police say a 4-year-old child died in a head-on collision on La. Highway 21 in Washington Parish.

Louisiana State Police say a 4-year-old child died in a head-on collision on La. Highway 21 in Washington Parish.

The accident happened around 9 p.m. Monday.

A Trooper spokesperson says a car driven by 26-year-old Linda D. Beard, of Foxworth, Miss., was southbound, crossed the center line and hit a car driven by 55-year-old Joan Ezell.

Troopers stated that Lavonne Darlene-Theresa Beard of Frankinton was improperly restrained in a booster seat by the lap belt only and received fatal injuries in the crash.

Linda Beard, Ezell and a passenger in her car, Robby Burke, suffered serious injuries in the accident.

Troopers said the accident remains under investigation. Linda Beard was booked with two counts of negligent Injuring and other charges are pending.

People Involved: 
Lavonne Darlene-Theresa Beard
Linda D. Beard
Joan Ezell
Robby Burke
Roadway: 
State Highway 21
City: 
Varnado, LA
County: 
Washington Parish, LA
Area: 
New Orleans, LA

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