Lake Charles Man Killed, Driver Injured in Iberia Parish US 90 Crash

A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on September 2nd on US Highway 90 near Neco Town Road in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, resulting in the death of 58-year-old Waddell Mulmore from Lake Charles. Mulmore, driving a 2000 GMC Sierra westbound, veered off the road, overcorrected, crossed both westbound lanes, entered the median, and collided with a 2020 Nissan Murano traveling eastbound. Mulmore was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene, while the restrained driver of the Nissan sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities have collected routine toxicology samples from both drivers to determine if impairment played a role. Louisiana State Police emphasized the importance of following traffic laws, avoiding impaired or distracted driving, and always using seat belts to reduce injury risk. The investigation into the exact causes of the crash remains ongoing.