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Lester Albarado, 51, and Gabriel Plaisance, 57, killed in head-on car collision on Louisiana 70 in Pierre Part, Louisiana

Modified Date: 
Sun, 02/01/2015 - 1:59pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 1, 2015

Head-on crash in Pierre Part claims lives of two drivers early Sunday

 Investigators pointed out that state law requires all occupants of vehicles to be properly restrained, including those in the back seats.
A two-vehicle head-on collision in Pierre Part early Sunday killed both drivers.  A 1993 Toyota Tacoma driven by Lester Albarado, 51, of Pierre Part, failed to manage a curve on Louisiana 70 before 6:30 a.m. He crossed the center line and collided with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado driven by Gabriel Plaisance, 57, of Pierre Part. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt, according to authorities. Toxicology tests are pending for both drivers. The crash is under investigation.
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
Lester Albarado
Gabriel Plaisance
Roadway: 
Louisiana 70
City: 
Pierre Part, LA
County: 
Assumption Parish, LA
Area: 
Baton Rouge, LA

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