NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Louisiana State Police reported that Marie Lacour, 76, of Natchitoches was killed in a crash in Natchitoches Parish on July 11.
Troopers said they received reports of a two vehicle crash on I-49, north of Natchitoches, and arrived at the scene at around 11:45 p.m.
After an initial investigation, troopers determined that Lacour was headed north in a sedan when, for reasons not yet known, another sedan headed north failed to slow down and rear-ended her vehicle.
Troopers said Lacour was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and was severely injured. She was reportedly taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the other driver was uninjured.
Routine toxicology samples were reportedly taken for analysis. An investigation is ongoing.