Fatal Crash in Lafayette Forces Road Closure, Police on Scene

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette police are on the scene of a fatal crash in the 1400 block of E Broussard Road.

The crash, which occurred shortly before 9 p.m., claimed one life, while another victim was transported to the hospital. Police are advising that traffic is being diverted and that there are alternate routes available.

More information will be available as LPD continues its investigation into the crash.

For the time being, traffic is being diverted near the roundabout of E. Broussard Road onto Kaliste Saloom Road and from E. Broussard Road onto Vincent Road.

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