Mount Airy / St. John the Baptist Parish
Two women died Friday, November 6, when their car collided with a box truck on River Road in Mount Airy, Louisiana State Police reported Saturday.
Both women were 75. One was from Vacherie and the other from Garyville. The agency did not release their names.
Troop B began investigating shortly before noon on LA 44 near Marigold Street. Investigators said a westbound 2011 Toyota Corolla entered the opposing lane and hit an eastbound 2023 Freightliner box truck. Why the car crossed the centerline remained undetermined.
The Corolla driver and passenger were wearing seat belts and died at the scene, police said. The truck driver, also restrained, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Police said impairment was not believed to have contributed. Routine toxicology testing was part of the continuing investigation.