Lafayette woman dies after accident in Ascension Parish

ASCENSION PARISH, Louisiana (BRPROUD) – Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Ascension Parish.

On Wednesday, officers were called to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana 74 at Chester Diez Road in Ascension Parish. Police identified the victim as Jean Ducote, 90, of Lafayette.

According to LSP, a 2012 Mazda 6 was traveling east on Louisiana 74 approaching Chester Diez Road. At the same time, a 2014 Ford Escape was traveling east on Louisiana 74 behind the Mazda. As the Mazda attempted to turn right onto Chester Diez Road, “the Ford failed to brake and collided with the rear of the Mazda,” according to LSP.

As a result of the collision, the Mazda left the road and ended up in a ditch, according to LSP.

State police said Ducote was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, but suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. On Thursday, July 18, Ducote succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, according to LSP.

A routine toxicology sample was taken for testing. This is an ongoing investigation.

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