Hit-and-run crash turns fatal in Iberia Parish
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- A hit-and-run crash has led to one person being killed in Iberia Parish. The crash happened on Louisiana Hwy 320 near its intersection with Louisiana Hwy 86 in Iberia Parish. The crash killed 24-year-old Marteilan Mitchell of Franklin. Authorities said a 2021 Ram 1500 Truck was traveling through the roundabout on LA Hwy 320 and LA Hwy 86. The Ram overturned when exiting the roundabout. As a result, Mitchell was partially ejected from the Ram. The driver of the Ram fled the scene. Mitchell sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, police said. The driver of the Ram was identified as Mason Couvillier of Jeanerette. Couvillier was located and booked into Iberia Parish Jail on the following charges: On June 29, 2026, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified that Mitchell died from his injuries on June 28. The crash remains under investigation.
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