Louisiana State Police have confirmed a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 190 and 741 near Port Barre.
According to Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor and other sources, Incumbent Melville Mayor Velma Hendrix was killed in the two vehicle crash. Mayor Hendrix was running for re-election today.
According to KATC-TV 3, Louisiana State Police confirm that Mayor Hendrix was an unrestrained passenger at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
Louisiana State Police also stated a preliminary investigation revealed a 2015 Ram 2500 pickup, driven by a male from Columbia, Louisiana was traveling south of LA 741. At the same time, a 2008 Acura RDX was traveling west on US 190. As the Acura approached the intersection, the driver of the pickup failed to yield as he attempted to cross over both westbound lanes of US 190. The pickup hit the passenger side of the car traveling in the westbound lane of travel.
