Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Jan. 28 around 10:48 am on Louisiana Highway 1 at Tyler Road. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Latrice Y. Robinson of Marksville.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2015 Ford Focus, driven by Robinson, was southbound on Louisiana Highway 1. For reasons still under investigation, the Focus crossed the centerlines into the northbound travel lane in an attempt to pass multiple vehicles. As a result, the Focus collided head-on with a northbound 2016 Infiniti QX8.

Robinson, who was restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger of the Infiniti, who were restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.