Basic Facts
Crash date: August 10, 2025
Crash location: State Highway 93 at Rue Scholastique north of Scott, LA
People involved:
- Michelle Yzquierdo, 51
- Unidentified Kenworth driver
- Unidentified Peterbilt driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Lafayette Parish, LA — August 10, 2026, Michelle Yzquierdo was killed in a truck accident just before noon on State Highway 93 north of Scott.
Authorities said a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was turning left from Rue Scholastique when it was struck by a southbound 2025 Kenworth semi-truck. The collision caused the Chrysler to spin around before it was struck by a northbound 1993 Peterbilt semi-truck hauling sand.
Chrysler driver Michelle Yzquierdo, 51, of Baytown, TX died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.
The Peterbilt driver suffered moderate injuries, authorities said, while the Kenworth driver was not hurt.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lafayette Parish crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Did the SUV turn when it wasn’t safe? Was the Kenworth speeding? Was one driver distracted? Did any of the vehicles involved in this crash have an issue with their brakes or steering mechanism? Authorities should consider questions like this as they investigate this accident.
Investigators will pore over vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and any available video footage, while cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time. A forensic examination of the vehicles will be needed if authorities suspect a mechanical problem contributed to this crash.
The investigation should answer any lingering questions the Chrysler driver’s family has about this accident.
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