Fatal Crash on I-49 South Bound near Judson Walsh Exit
Opelousas, LA – On October 26, 2024, at approximately 11:02 PM, the Opelousas Police
Department responded to a serious vehicle crash on I-49 South Bound, near the Judson Walsh
Exit. Upon arrival and preliminary investigation, officers determined that a truck, which had been
traveling North Bound on I-49, left the roadway for reasons still under investigation. The truck
then crossed through the median and continued into the South Bound lanes.
While traveling across the South Bound lanes, the truck was struck on its passenger side by an
SUV. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, and both drivers and one
passenger were transported to the hospital for medical care. The driver of the truck sustained
critical injuries and is currently receiving treatment. The driver of the SUV is reported to be in
stable condition. Tragically, the passenger in the SUV later succumbed to his injuries while at
the hospital.
This incident remains under investigation by the Opelousas Police Department, and we are
working to determine all contributing factors in this tragic event. No further details are available
at this time.
The name of the deceased will not be released until proper notification of the next of kin has
been made.
For any additional information, please contact the Opelousas Police Department’s Public
Information Office.
Fatal Crash On I-49 Near Judson Walsh Exit
