Darlene Cortez, 39, killed in two-car collision on Louisiana Highway 631 at White Lane in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Thu, 03/19/2015 - 7:20pmAccident Date:
Thursday, March 19, 2015Impairment suspected by man in crash that killed Des Allemands woman
"The Chevrolet then crossed the centerline and partially entered into the east travel lane, striking the Hyundai," police said. "The impact caused the Hyundai to rotate and leave the roadway, entering a ditch."
Crash in St. Charles Parish kills Des Allemands woman
The Louisiana State Police crime lab will perform toxicology tests for Gassenberger, Matey said.
Darlene Cortez was driving east on Louisiana Highway 631 before 7 a.m. when a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Robin Gassenberger Jr. crossed the centerline and struck Cortez's car. Cortez was pronounced dead at the scene, and Gassenberger was hospitalized with severe injuries. Investigators believe Gassenberger may have been impaired, but are awaiting toxicology results.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Seat Belt UsagePeople Involved:
Darlene Cortez
Robin Gassenberger Jr.
Roadway:
Louisiana Highway 631 at White LaneCounty:
St. Charles Parish, LAArea:
New Orleans, LA
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Darlene was my first cousin
Darlene was my first cousin and I am so lost. She was more l ik e a little sister. I watched her grow up. God definetly has the finest angel of them all. RIP darlene
Darlene was my little brother
Darlene was my little brother's Ryan's wife. She was the mother to my two amazing nieces: Marigny Grace and Marley Victoria, she was a daughter and daughter-in-law, sister and sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many. Darlene loved God and loved to sing. She was a very faithful child of God. Darlene was also my friend and sister-in-law. She shared her birthday with her twin Charlene and myself. We all are going to miss you my dear friend and sister. On Sundays we will miss your laughter. We all love you and miss you so much. We love you to Heaven and back!!! We have Ryan and the girls for you. Love, Celina
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