Published: 08-26-2026 | Category: Fatal Crash
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE
August 26, 2026
Two Teens Killed, Several Injured in Cameron Parish Head-On Crash
Cameron – On August 26, 2026, shortly before 7:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 27 near Shawnee Lane. The crash claimed the lives of 19-year-old Kylar Scott of Baton Rouge and 19-year-old Jordan Smith of Ferriday.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Scott, was traveling north on LA Hwy 27. At the same time, a 2025 Blue Bird workforce transit bus was traveling south on LA Hwy 27. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai veered left, crossed the centerline, and struck the bus head-on in the southbound lane.
Scott and Smith, a passenger in the Hyundai, were both properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries, and were pronounced deceased at the scene. A rear-seat passenger in the Hyundai, who was unrestrained, sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The driver of the bus and 21 adult passengers sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious and were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Due to ongoing medical evaluations, the extent of their injuries remains under investigation.
Routine toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Crashes involving vehicles carrying multiple passengers can affect many lives at once. Louisiana State Police reminds all motorists to remain attentive, avoid impairment and fatigue, obey all traffic laws, and make responsible decisions behind the wheel. While not all crashes are preventable, these precautions can reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
Contact Information:
Trooper Roy Jones
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop D
Office: (337) 491-2511