Published: 04-27-2026 | Category: Troop C
Thibodaux – Troopers have continued to investigate the crash that seriously injured two juvenile pedestrians.
Following the crash, standard toxicology samples were collected from the driver of the Chevrolet, 58-year-old Brian Lang of Thibodaux.
The toxicology sample results indicated that Lang’s blood alcohol content was over the legal limit at the time of the crash. Based on these findings, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C obtained an arrest warrant for Lang through the 17th Judicial District Court on charges of First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring (3 counts), Vehicular Negligent Injuring (4 counts), Driving While Impaired (2nd Offense), Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle, Establishing of Speed Zones, Stop Signs and Yield Signs, No Passing Zones and Seatbelt Use.
On Monday, April 27, 2026, Lang was taken into custody and booked into the Saint Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on his outstanding warrant, where he will be awaiting extradition to Lafourche Parish.
This crash remains under investigation.
Initial Release: January 30, 2026:
Two Juvenile Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Lafourche Parish Crash
Thibodaux – On January 29, 2026, shortly before 4:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash on Talbot Avenue near Meadows Circle in Lafourche Parish. The crash seriously injured two juvenile pedestrians, as well as multiple vehicle occupants.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2013 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Talbot Avenue and had slowed due to traffic congestion. A 2004 Chevrolet Impala was also traveling northbound and approaching the Honda and other northbound traffic. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet entered the southbound lane in a marked no-passing zone while attempting to pass the northbound vehicles. As the Chevrolet attempted to return to the northbound lane, it began to lose control and struck the rear of the Honda. Following the initial impact, the Chevrolet exited the roadway to the right and struck two juveniles who were standing off the roadway after being dropped off by a school bus.
Both juveniles struck by the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and were transported to out-of-area hospitals, where they remain. The two occupants of the Chevrolet also sustained serious injuries and were transported to out-of-area hospitals. The driver and three passengers in the Honda, two of whom were juveniles, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital.
Due to the seriousness of the injuries and the need for immediate medical transport of the Chevrolet occupants, Troopers are continuing efforts to confirm who was driving the Chevrolet at the time of the crash.
A standard toxicology sample was collected from involved parties and is awaiting analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Contact Information:
TPR Henry Perez
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs – Troop C
Office: (985) 857-3680
[email protected]