Unrestrained Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash in St. Charles Parish

Saint Rose – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, around 5:45 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B were notified of a single-vehicle crash on LA 48 (River Road) near West Pin Oak Drive in St. Charles Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 39-year-old Chantell Narcisse of Saint Rose.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Narcisse was driving a 2013 GMC Acadia east on LA 48, approaching West Pin Oak Drive. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC ran off the left side of the roadway and impacted a tree and then a brick wall that surrounds an adjacent property.

Narcisse, who was unrestrained, was pronounced dead on scene. Standard toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers want to remind the public that although not all crashes are survivable, wearing your seatbelt drastically decreases your chance of injury or death during a crash. Additionally, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Taking simple precautions like wearing a seatbelt, following all traffic laws, and adhering to speed limits increases safety on the road.

Contact Information:
Trooper First Class Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2775
[email protected]