Two local men die in Lafourche crash

Residents of Berwick and Morgan City were among the three people killed in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday in Lafourche Parish, according to Louisiana State Police Troop C.

State police identified the deceased as Ramiro Pineda-Perez, 44, Berwick; Alexander Vigil, 38, Morgan City; and Grant Gremillion 47, of Sulphur.

State police reported that shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday, troopers were notified of the crash on La. 308 about half a mile south of La. 3220.

The preliminary investigation revealed Gremillion was traveling north on La. 308 while driving a 2013 Ford F-250. At the same time, Pineda-Perez was traveling south on La. 308 while driving a 2010 Chrysler 300. For reasons still under investigation, Gremillion crossed the centerline into the path of the Chrysler while in a right curve.

Pineda-Perez attempted to avoid a collision by steering to the right, but was struck by the Ford pickup. The impact caused the Ford to overturn and the Chrysler to travel off the roadway as the vehicles came to a stop, state police said.

Gremillion was unrestrained at the time of the crash and suffered fatal injuries. Pineda-Perez and his passenger, Vigil, were both restrained at the time of the crash and also suffered fatal injuries. All were pronounced dead at the scene.

A toxicology sample was collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, state police said, motorists should always make good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted.

Troop C has investigated 24 fatal crashes resulting in 28 deaths in 2022.