Samantha Keating Killed, Two Hurt in Accident in Gonzales, LA
Gonzales, LA -- A suspected alcohol related crash in the area of Gonzales, LA left 6-year-old Samantha Keating dead Saturday, February 25, 2017.
The incident took place on Interstate 10 around 10 p.m.
According to the report, an eastbound vehicle driven by 29-year-old Kenneth Lewis collided with a second vehicle. The second vehicle was reportedly occupied by the deceased victim and her parents. The 6-year-old girl was taken to a nearby hospital, but was later declared dead. The deceased girl's parents, whose identities remain undisclosed, suffered moderate injuries in the incident.
Mr. Lewis was uninjured.
At the time of the report, the exact cause of the incident remained under investigation. However, police say they believe Mr. Lewis was intoxicated at the time of the collision.
He has since been charged with multiple offenses related to the crash.
The preliminary press release provided no further information regarding the collision.
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