Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide and Other Offenses after Fatal Crash Involving Unrestrained Juvenile Passengers

Terrebonne Parish – Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C have continued the investigation into the June 5, 2025, fatal crash that claimed the lives of two juveniles and injured another.

As part of the investigation, standard toxicology samples were collected from the driver of the Toyota Camry, 31-year-old Cherri Breaux of Houma. The results revealed that Breaux’s Blood Alcohol Concentration was over the legal limit at the time of the crash.

Troopers obtained an arrest warrant for Breaux through the 32nd Judicial District Court on the charges of LA RS 14:32.1 – Vehicular Homicide (two counts), LA RS 14:39.2 – First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring (one count), LA RS 32:295 – No Child Restraints (three counts), LA RS 32:295.1 – No Seat Belt (one count), and LA RS 32:104 – Failure to Yield While Turning Left (one count).

On June 25, 2025, Troopers located Breaux, took her into custody, and processed her into the Terrebonne Parish Correctional Center on the above charges. This crash remains under active investigation.

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June 6, 2025

Unrestrained Juveniles Succumb to Injuries Following Terrebonne Parish Crash

Schriever – On June 5, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash on Louisiana Highway 311 near Fellowship Lane. The crash ultimately claimed the lives of a 12-year-old and a 6-year-old.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Toyota Camry, driven by Cherri Breaux, was traveling south on LA Hwy 311. At the same time, a 2023 Kenworth was traveling north. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota attempted to turn left into a driveway but entered the path of the approaching Kenworth and was struck on the right side.

The driver of the Kenworth was properly restrained and uninjured. All four occupants of the Toyota were unrestrained at the time of the crash and were transported to multiple hospitals. Breaux sustained minor injuries, while one juvenile passenger sustained moderate injuries. The 12-year-old and 6-year-old passengers sustained severe injuries and later succumbed to them at the hospital.

A standard toxicology sample was collected from Breaux and submitted for analysis. The driver of the Kenworth was not suspected of being impaired and provided a voluntary breath sample, which showed no alcohol detected.

This crash remains under investigation.

Contact Information:

Sgt. Ross Brennan

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section – Region 2

Office: (985) 857-3680

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