Driver succumbs to injuries in Lafourche Parish crash

Published 10:19 am Thursday, September 9, 2021

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Cut Off – On September 4, 2021, shortly before 11:00 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 3235 at the intersection with Louisiana Highway 3161 in Lafourche Parish. The crash claimed the life of 33-year-old Courtney Rogers of Galliano.

The preliminary investigation revealed Dale Robicheaux of Cut Off was traveling west on LA 3161 in a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. As Robicheaux approached the intersection with LA 3235, he failed to yield to approaching traffic. The Chevrolet entered the intersection and was struck by a northbound 2021 Hyundai Accent driven by Rogers.

Both Rogers and Robicheaux were properly restrained at the time of the crash and were transported to a New Orleans area hospital for treatment. On September 7, 2021, Rogers died at the hospital as a result of her injuries. This crash remains under investigation.

Troop C has investigated 24 fatal crashes resulting in 28 deaths in 2021.