Two killed in La. 14 wreck

BY STEVE WILSON THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Friday, June 13, 2008 2:12 PM CDT

Two people are dead and four others were in critical condition this morning following a two-vehicle crash near New Iberia late Thursday night.

Romulo Jimenez Garcia, age undetermined, of 504 C. Romero Road in New Iberia, and Kenneth Accord, 59, of 722 N. Shireview in Abbeville, were pronounced dead on the scene at 9:46 and 9:45 p.m., respectively,  Iberia Parish Coroner Dr. James Falterman said today. Falterman said that both men died of multiple traumas.

Trooper 1st Class David Anderson, Troop I spokesman for the Louisiana State Police, said that Garcia was riding in the front passenger seat of the vehicle that was traveling north on L. Theriot Road when it ran a stop sign and was struck broadside by an SUV traveling west on Louisiana 14.

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Accord was riding in the front passenger seat of the SUV.

Anderson said neither men were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

Anderson said that as of this morning the wreck remains under investigation. He said that the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab is trying to determine if drugs or alcohol were involved, which is standard for fatal wrecks.

The other four victims were taken to area hospitals. Updated information regarding their conditions was unavailable this morning.

Deputies from the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office also responded to the incident.

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Comments

    Red Light will not Help wrote on Jun 16, 2008 10:36 AM:

    " I use this intersection everyday at least twice a day... A red light will not help... We as drivers have to be very cautious at these intersections becasue traffice on Hwy 14 is traveling 70 mph... Don't take chances!!!! I don't and if you are behind me... You may be there a while!!!!! "

    Daily Advertiser wrote on Jun 15, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " First and foremost, I would like to pay my respects to the family. The Daily Advertiser posted image from the 2 vehicles involved. The SUV license plate said "Law Enforcement Officer." Why were they not wearing seatbelts?

    Was the driver of the car a licensed driver? Was he an illegal immigrant?

    Louisiana needs to implement landlord convictions for harboring illegal immigrants. "

    Allen wrote on Jun 15, 2008 3:39 PM:

    " Again Sympathies go out to the families and prayers go out to ones in critical condition. Kenneth was a retired policeman for the city of Abbeville and his service and dedication was greatly appreciated. "

    Angela wrote on Jun 14, 2008 10:21 AM:

    " What a tragedy! I live one street down from where this accident happened and I travel Hwy. 14 everyday and it amazes me how many motorist do rolling stops at this intersection. I suggest installing speed bumps. Most of all wear your seat belt, be alert and obey the stop signs they are there for a reason. "

    concerned cittizen wrote on Jun 13, 2008 9:18 PM:

    " well I would like to know . How the cops got them poeple out of the automobles. With there night sticks. You say nothing about the firefighters that got out of bed to try to save these poeple. And did not get paid thanks to all you volunteers that came out to help. "

    David wrote on Jun 13, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " Sympathies go out to the families . The intersection is known for crashes and some deaths perhaps a traffic control light may be needed . line of sight trees may need attention to allow view around the curve for traffic coming from the Delcambre direction. "

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