Broussard man dies in wreck on La. 89

BY JEFF MOORE
THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT

DELCAMBRE — Alcohol is suspected in a fatal crash on Louisiana 89 Sunday.

Somphou Chansrymuong, 26, of Broussard, died in the crash, which happened around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Raven Road.

His passenger, Anthony Soukaroua, 25, of New Iberia, suffered moderate injuries.

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According to state police, Chansrymuong’s sport utility vehicle was traveling south on Louisiana 89 when it ran off the road to the right.

Chansrymuong then oversteered to the left, causing his SUV to travel across both lanes of the highway and into a ditch.

The SUV struck a ditch embankment, causing it to flip. Both men were ejected.

Chansrymuong was pinned under the SUV and had to be extricated by firefighters. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Soukaroua was taken to Dauterive Hospital.

State police said alcohol is suspected in the crash. Neither man was wearing a seat belt.

The crash was the ninth fatal crash of the year for Louisiana State Police Troop I. Nine people have died in those crashes.

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Comments

    Pam D. cont.. wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:36 PM:

    " how bad the construction of this road is & that it needs to be redone. Please if you travel this road please slow down & drive with caution. "

    Pam D. wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:30 PM:

    " I live on Hwy 89 & within 6 mths there have been at least 6 accidents with 3 fatalities that I know of. This road is terrible to drive on. I know one day in front of my house 3 cars in a matter of 10 minutes busted tires because of hitting a hole. I will not allow my teenager even walk on this road to go to a friends house which is in walking distance because they drive sooooo fast. Please people slow down on this road and if you travel this road, please call and complain cont... "

    Kiwilime4u wrote on Mar 28, 2008 4:20 PM:

    " Rest in peace Luang! You may be gone, but you will never be forgoten. "

    Redundant wrote on Mar 27, 2008 7:42 PM:

    " In case nobody has ever heard this before,


    Please DON"T DRINK AND DRIVE!! "

    dreamlover504 wrote on Mar 27, 2008 2:36 PM:

    " I feel so very sad for the family and pray for them during hard time may God bless them and be with them. you never know when it your so alwayz stay focus ,be at your best behavior.just want to say to my homeboi Luang R.I.P. cuz you're in God hands now Alwayz will be missing you and never forget good timez.love alwayz "

    Marina P. wrote on Mar 26, 2008 2:55 PM:

    " rest in peace luang.. you're in a better place now.. watch over us.. "

    Stay Safe wrote on Mar 26, 2008 2:03 PM:

    " I agree Highway 88/89 is a very dangerous highway and mixing alchol and no seatbelt is a lethal cocktail. I am very sad for the loss of this you man's life. Please everyone - BUCKLE UP!!!! "

    concern wrote on Mar 25, 2008 4:49 PM:

    " Please people try to understand that Hwy 89 is a dangerous road to travel especially at night and when raining. The road is extremely bumpy, has lots of curves and it is definitely dark down there. Also, the young people these days just don't understand the danger of these roads and mixing alcohol. "

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