• August 15, 2023

Children Killed, Kasey Thompson Injured in Truck Accident in Rayville, LA

Richland Parish, LA — August 14, 2023, two children were killed and Kasey Thompson and another were hurt after a truck accident at 7:00 a.m. on U.S. 425.

Officials with the Louisiana State Police said that the collision took place in the area of U.S. Highway 425 and Buckles Road.

Children Killed, Kasey Thompson Injured in Truck Accident in Rayville, LA

According to investigations, 43-year-old Kasey Thompson, two children, and a fourth occupant were in a Chevy Suburban that was going southbound on U.S. 425. At Buckles, troopers say that Thompson slowed to make a turn onto Buckles. While doing so, however, it appears a semi-truck crashed into the back of the Suburban, causing the Chevy to catch fire.

As a result of the collision, the 9-year-old and 7-year-old in the Chevy succumbed to fatal injuries. Thompson and the other passenger in the Chevy were said to have non-life-threatening injuries. It appears there were no other injuries.

Police have yet to release an official cause for the crash, saying only that they do not believe impairment to be a factor. Investigations are ongoing at this time.

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