Berwick Police Department Investigating Fatal Crash

The Berwick Police Department has confirmed with KQKI News that one person was killed in a two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.  The accident, which happened near the intersection of Highway 182 and Sixth Street, was reported at approximately 12:15 pm on Thursday.

The driver of one vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene while the driver of the second vehicle was transported to Ochsner St. Mary for their injuries. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.  We will update the story as more information becomes available.