Published: 11-28-2025 | Category: Troop I
New Iberia – On November 26, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a single-vehicle serious injury crash on Louisiana Highway 86 near Big Don Lane in Iberia Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 35-year-old Stuart Hulin of St. Martinville.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Hulin was driving a 2014 Audi Q5 east on LA Hwy 86. For reasons still under investigation, the Audi failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway, and then overturned.
Hulin, who was not restrained at the time of the crash, sustained serious injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
A standard toxicology sample was collected from Hulin and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being severely 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 injuries during crashes.
Contact Information:
Trooper Monique Lavergne
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: 337-262-5880
[email protected]