Morgan City woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Amelia

A 33-year-old woman died Wednesday after her car ran into a pickup on La. 182 in Amelia, Louisiana State Police reported.

The woman was identified as Kristin Michele Myers of Morgan City.

According to the state police account, the call came in at 1:15 p.m.Wednesday about the two-vehicle crash on U.S. 90 Business (La. 182) near Beauregard Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed Myers was driving a 2017 Kia Forte west, traveling behind a westbound 2019 F250. For reasons still under investigation, Myers’ Kia rear-ended the back of the F250 as the driver slowed to make a left turn.

Myers suffered critical injuries and was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Restraint use on the part of Myers is unknown at this time. The driver of the F250 was restrained and was not injured.

Impairment on the part of Myers is unknown, but standard toxicology samples were obtained for analysis; results are pending, state police said. The driver of the F250 showed no signs of impairment and submitted a breath sample indicating no alcohol in his system. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers reminded motorists to make good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted; always ensure every occupant is properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death.

Troop I has investigated 46 fatal crashes resulting in 51 deaths in 2023.