Andrew Perrin Lafitte LA Death – On Sunday morning, a 69-year-old Lafitte man lost his life in a collision on the Crescent City Connection onramp in New Orleans.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m., as Andrew Perrin, driving a 2016 Toyota Corolla, attempted to merge onto the bridge from the General DeGaulle Drive onramp.
According to a report by the Louisiana State Police, Perrin’s vehicle veered into the path of a 2021 Kia Telluride, leading to a fatal crash. Louisiana State Police detailed that Andrew Perrin was heading eastbound on the Crescent City Connection when he crossed multiple lanes of traffic.
During this maneuver, his Toyota Corolla entered the path of the Kia Telluride, driven by an unidentified individual. The front of the Kia collided with the left side of Perrin’s car, forcing both vehicles off the road and into the cement barrier lining the onramp.
Despite the presence of safety precautions such as seatbelts, Perrin sustained life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
The driver of the Kia, who has not been publicly named, suffered minor injuries in the accident and was treated on-site. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, which may have prevented more serious injuries for the surviving motorist.
As with most fatal accidents, Louisiana State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Part of their routine process involves taking toxicology samples from both drivers to determine whether alcohol or drugs may have been a factor. These tests are standard practice in such cases and can take time to process.