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Baldwin – On December 19, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on U.S. 90 near Louisiana Highway 83. The crash claimed the life of 49-year-old Daphne Spain of Franklin.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Spain was driving a 2016 Infiniti QX8 east on U.S. 90. As the Infiniti approached LA 83, it exited the roadway onto the exit ramp. For reasons still under investigation, the Infiniti traveled off the roadway to the left and overturned.
Spain, who was unrestrained, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Standard toxicology samples were collected from Spain and submitted for analysis.