Franklin woman dies in U.S. 90 exit crash

A Franklin woman was killed early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash on La. 83, Louisiana State Police reported.

The victim was identified as Daphne Spain, 49.

Louisiana State Police Troop I began the investigation shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday. The preliminary investigation revealed that Spain was driving a 2016 Infiniti QX8 east on U.S. 90. As the Infiniti approached LA 83, it exited the roadway onto the exit ramp. For reasons still under investigation, the Infiniti traveled off the roadway to the left and overturned.

Spain, who was unrestrained, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Standard toxicology samples were collected from Spain and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, impaired and distracted driving remain leading causes of crashes in our state, Troop I said. Louisiana State Police urge all motorists to stay sober, focused, and alert on the road