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Last night just after 6:40 p.m., 34 year old Forrest Simon of New Iberia, was driving a 2006 Dodge Ram east on LA Highway 86. A 2013 Ford Mustang, driven by 62 year old Phyllis Savoy of Loreauville, was traveling west on LA Highway 86. While both vehicles approached each other in a curve, Simon’s vehicle crossed the centerline and struck Savoy’s vehicle head-on. During the investigation it was determined a juvenile in Simon’s vehicle grabbed the steering wheel and jerked it, causing the vehicle to cross the centerline into the westbound lane.

Simon was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and sustained moderate injuries. He was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries. Simon’s passengers were also not wearing seat belts. 26 year old Catherine Derouen of New Iberia and the juvenile both sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Savoy and her passenger, 65 year old Albert Broussard of Loreauville were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Savoy sustained critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Albert Broussard was pronounced dead at the scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office.

Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted to the State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

Forrest Simon and his passenger Catherine Derouen were cited for No Seat Belt.

The juvenile passenger was cited with Obstruction to Driver’s Views or Driving Mechanism.

This crash remains under investigation and more charges could be filed at a later date.

For More Information Contact:

M/T Brooks David
Louisiana State Police
Troop I- Public Affairs
337-262-1917
brooks.david@la.gov