John Lundy, Lindy Rae Simmons, Kamryn Simmons and Christopher Simmons of Jeanerette Death: Four killed in deadly road accident, 3 siblings identified among victims.
According to Louisiana State Police, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a two-vehicle crash at mile post 40 on I-49 (near LA 29) in St. Landry Parish at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021.
According to authorities, four were killed in the fatal two-vehicle crash while three siblings have been identified among victims.
Victims were identified as 54-year-old John Lundy of Dallas, Georgia, 20-year-old Lindy Rae Simmons, 14-year-old Kamryn Simmons, and 16-year-old Christopher Simmons, all of Jeanerette.
Preliminary investigation revealed Lundy was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup north in the southbound lanes of I-49 when Lindy Simmons was driving a 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV south on I-49 before the vehicles collided head-on in the left lane.
Lundy, whose restraint use is unknown, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lindy Simmons, who was restrained, was also pronounced dead at the scene. Kamryn and Christopher Simmons were transported to local hospitals where they ultimately succumbed to their injuries. Two other passengers in the SUV were also transported and remain in critical condition, authorities said.
Investigations are currently ongoing.
