Man killed in Houma car crash
HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — A man is dead following a car crash that happened in Houma on Saturday, March 8.
According to the Houma Police Department, officers responded to the crash, which happened at the intersection of South Van Avenue and Acadian Drive, around 9:44 p.m.
On scene, a passenger of one of the vehicles appeared to be trapped, and so the Houma Fire Department was contacted to help with the rescue efforts.
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The initial investigation showed that a 2004 Lincoln Town Car was heading west and reportedly didn't stop at a traffic signal. As a result, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, heading north through the intersection, hit the Lincoln.
An Acadian Ambulance arrived and brought the passenger, identified as Sterling Sims, to Terrebonne General Medical Center where he later died.
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