Investigation ongoing: Lafayette Police seek cause of deadly crash

A tragic multi-vehicle collision in Lafayette resulted in the death of three individuals and injury to one other person, happening early on a Tuesday morning. The police, who have identified the deceased victims as Cherita Washington, aged 36, Chase Washington, aged 17, both residents of Duson, and Joseph Prejean, aged 21, from Lafayette, have stated that due to the severity of the accident, determining the exact cause promptly has been challenging. The incident took place around 5:13 a.m. on Johnston Street at the intersection of Eloi Broussard Road. Law enforcement officials, led by Sgt. Robin Green from the Lafayette Police Department, mentioned that the presence of dense fog in the area during that early morning might have played a role, as fog has been a recent issue in Acadiana. Green emphasized the need for caution during foggy conditions, suggesting that people set off early if they have to commute during such times. The complexity of the crash has caused delays in the investigation, with police taking extra measures to ensure accuracy before reaching final conclusions. Green assured that the investigators are diligently working to uncover the details of the accident that led to this tragic outcome.