Unrestrained Driver Killed in Iberia Parish Crash

New Iberia – On June 20, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 86 near Marshfield Road in Iberia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Brenton Robertson of Saint Martinville.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Robertson was westbound on LA Hwy 86 while driving a 2012 Dodge Durango. For reasons still under investigation, the Durango traveled off the roadway to the right and struck a tree.

Robertson was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

A standard toxicology sample was collected from Robertson and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seatbelt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce crash injuries.

Troop I has investigated 17 fatal crashes resulting in 18 fatalities in 2024.

Contact Information:

TPR Peggy Bourque

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section – Troop I

Office: (337) 262-5880

[email protected]