Yvette M. Ford, 51, dies in head-on crash with semi on Surrey Street in Lafayette, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 2:45pmAccident Date:
Monday, March 30, 2015Lafayette woman dies in head-on crash with semitruck
Debris from the wreck struck a 2007 Toyota Highlander also traveling near the 1500 block of Surrey Street.
Lafayette woman dies in crash on Surrey St.
According to traffic investigators, the driver of a 2004 GMC Yukon was traveling north on Surrey Street when it collided head on with a large semi-truck traveling south. Debris from the crash struck a third vehicle, a 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Yvette M. Ford of Lafayette was northbound in a 2004 GMC Yukon on Surrey Street when she crashed head-on with a southbound semi, according to Lafayette Police said. Ford was transported to a local hospital, where she later died. The truck driver is being treated for serious burn injuries.
Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Head-onPeople Involved:
Yvette M. Ford
Roadway:
Surrey StreetCity:
Lafayette, LACounty:
Lafayette Parish, LAArea:
Lafayette, LA
Comments
Why does all the Media keep
Why does all the Media keep saying that the Driver of the truck has minor injuries? He substained severe burns and had surgery on March 31. He will have another surgery on April 2. That doesn't sound like minor injuries. The driver actually drove the truck off the bridge while on fire to save others still on the bridge. He then vacated the truck after it was in a safer location.
Dear Jim, Thank you for
Dear Jim, Thank you for letting us know that the driver sustained serious injuries. I have updated our report to indicate this.
Regards,
Ingrid Taylor, Managing Editor
Accident Data Center
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