Rayville, LA (August 16, 2023) – The Louisiana State Police responded to the scene of a major accident that took place in Rayville. The crash was reported at around 7:00 a.m. on August 14.
According to reports, 43-year-old Kasey Thompson was driving on Highway 42 during the morning hours. As their vehicle began to slow down in order to turn left, it was rear-ended by a semi-truck. The impact of the crash caused the car to burst into flame.
Two children in the sedan, identified as a 7-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy, both suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Thompson and the front seat passenger were both transported to area hospitals for emergency care.
The driver of the semi-truck, 70-year-old James Barnes, was not injured.
The accident is being investigated.
We hope Kasey Thompson and the second person injured in this accident recover quickly.
Our condolences go out to the families of the two children who died in this crash.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Louisiana
Semi-truck accidents can take various shapes. In Louisiana, we see thousands of people harmed in truck crashes, such as:
- Rollover crashes
- Jackknife accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Head-on crashes
- Cargo shift crashes
- Blind spot accidents
- Underride crashes
The fact that semi-trucks can weigh more than ten times the amount of other vehicles sharing the road means they can be extremely destructive in crashes. Unfortunately, these accidents take the lives of thousands of people in the United States every year. After losing a loved one, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Seeking help from a Rayville wrongful death lawyer immediately will ensure you are able to get justice.
Our truck accident lawyers at Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law provide our clients with representation that they can trust to help them achieve the outcome they expect. Our fearless wrongful death lawyers can help your family pursue a wrongful death case after losing a loved one in a truck crash so you can get compensation to cover:
- The costs of medical care that your loved one required prior to their passing
- The costs of funeral arrangements and burial expenses
- Lost wages from having to take time off of your work to recover
- Lost earning capacity of you are never able to return to work again
- Vehicle repairs or the cost to replace it
- The loss of consortium brought on by the accident
We are fully dedicated to helping each person we represent get the justice they deserve. We fight to help injured victims get the maximum amount of compensation. Our aggressive negotiation skills, fearless representation, and extensive knowledge of the laws in Louisiana make our law firm the perfect fit for your case. Contact our Louisiana personal injury law firm today at 318-625-6262 to ensure your family is able to get justice and protect your legal rights.
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