Rayne man killed in car crash

Lafayette – A Rayne man died of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Lafayette.
Shortly after 2:30 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to the crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of Ambassador Caffery.
The crash claimed the life of 24-year-old Wayne “T-Wayne” Istre II of Rayne.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 30-year-old Jeremy Williams of Crowley was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu west on I-10. For unknown reasons, the Malibu ran off of the right side of the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.
There were four occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and all were unrestrained and ejected from the vehicle, according to investigators. Williams and two of his passengers sustained moderate injuries, while Istre sustained critical injuries.
All four were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Istre later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology samples were taken from Williams and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.
Williams was charged with vehicular homicide, two counts of first-degree negligent injuring, careless operation, no driver’s license and no seat belt.
Additional charges are pending.

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