Impairment Suspected Factor in Evangeline Parish Crash that Killed Unrestrained Teen

Ville Platte – On August 27, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on U.S. Highway 167 near Filly Lane in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Brian Walker of Ville Platte.  

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Walker, was traveling north on U.S. Hwy 167. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet exited the roadway to the left while in a right curve and overturned.  

Walker, who was unrestrained, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he later died.  

Impairment is a suspected factor and standard toxicology samples were collected from Walker for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. 

Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists that if you feel differently, you drive differently. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs have many effects on the body that negatively affect driving skills. These drugs can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.  

Contact Information:
Trooper First Class Peggy Bourque
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: (337) 262-5880
[email protected]