Eunice Man Dies In Crash On U.S. Highway 190

Louisiana State Police report that a man lost his life after a crash Thursday evening on U.S. Highway 190 at Beck Miller Road near Eunice.

Steven Gallow, a thirty-six year-old man near Eunice, died as a result of the crash.

Investigators say 26-year-old Katherine Blanchard was westbound on U.S. Highway 190 and was attempting to turn left onto Beck Miller road.  While trying to turn, her car was hit by 20-year-old Jersawky Thomas who was driving on the eastbound side of the roadway.

Katherine Blanchard was not wearing a seat belt, and she had minor injuries along with her juvenile passenger who was wearing a seat belt.

Jersawky Thomas was buckled up and has only minor injuries, while his front seat passenger, 34-year-old Joshua Dupre had on his seatbelt , and he had moderate injuries.

Thomas' backseat passenger, Steven Gallow, was not wearing a seat belt, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

While impairment is not suspected of being a factor in this traffic crash, routine toxicology samples were taken to be sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime lab.

Katherine Blanchard was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign, and not wearing a seat belt.  Investigators will continue looking into the crash and more charges could be added at a later date.

A reminder from Louisiana State Police:

"Please take the time to talk to your loved ones about the importance of safe decisions while driving.  The consequences of poor decisions while driving can often be life altering and occur in a matter of seconds.  Always wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions and never drive impaired."