UPDATED: The driver of the truck, 45-year-old Richard Mayeux of Westlake, has died from his injuries.

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57-year-old Stephanie Soileau of Ville Platte died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 103 at McGuffy Road in St. Landry Parish.

State Police say Soileau's car struck a truck after crossing the centerline at a curve while she was driving north on LA 103. She was restrained but ultimately died of her injuries.

The driver of the truck was also restrained and suffered serious injuries.

Standard toxicology samples were taken from both drivers as impairment is unknown and the crash remains under investigation.

 

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