Louisiana postal worker killed in crash

Louisiana State Police – 8/5/21

Rapides Parish, LA – On August 5, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 1205 (Philadelphia Road). This crash claimed the life of 41-year-old Tara H. Parker, of Georgetown.

The initial investigation revealed a 1989 Chevrolet LLV (U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicle), driven by Parker, was traveling southbound on Philadelphia Road. At the same time, a 2016 Kia was traveling southbound behind Parker’s vehicle. As the Kia approached the Chevrolet, it maneuvered into the opposing lane of travel in-order to legally pass the vehicle. For reasons still under investigation, Parker maneuvered her vehicle onto the yellow centerlines causing the Kia to rear-end the Chevrolet. After impact, the Chevrolet exited the roadway and overturned. As a result, Parker was partially ejected from the vehicle.

Parker, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The driver of the Kia, who was restrained, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

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