April 14, 2020
Driver Killed in Head-On Crash in Vermilion Parish
Kaplan – Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on April 13, 2020, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 14 near Huckleberry Road in Vermilion Parish. The crash claimed the life of 62-year-old Melinda Harrington of Kaplan.
The preliminary investigation revealed a 2005 Ford F-350, driven by Michael Savoy, was traveling West on LA 14. At the same time, a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Harrington, was traveling East on LA 14. For reasons still under investigation, Savoy crossed the center lines and struck the Suburban head-on in the eastbound lane of travel.
Troopers determined Savoy was unrestrained and suffered serious injuries. Harrington was restrained but suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. Toxicology samples were taken from the drivers and results are pending. This crash remains under investigation.