TROOP I NEWS RELEASE
Updated December 19, 2024
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.
While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, impaired and distracted driving remain leading causes of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urge all motorists to stay sober, focused, and alert on the road.
Original:
Louisiana State Police Troop I has confirmed to KQKI News that they are investigating an overnight crash near Baldwin that left one person dead. First responders were dispatched to Highway 90 eastbound near the Baldwin exit Thursday morning just before 2:00 am in reference to a single-vehicle accident. Although details are limited at this time, we can confirm that the single occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene.
A spokeswoman with LSP Troop I tells KQKI News they will be releasing more information later and we will update the story as more details become available.