Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in St. Martin Parish

ST. MARTIN PARISH – Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on March 26, 2024, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 3039, south of Louisiana Highway 349.
The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Kyle David Theriot of Breaux Bridge.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed the crash occurred as Theriot was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup north on LA 3039. For reasons still under investigation, Theriot failed to negotiate a curve and his vehicle exited the roadway. Upon doing so, the F-150 entered a ditch and then struck a culvert.
Theriot was unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Martin Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown, and a toxicology sample was obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists always to make good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted; always wear a seatbelt and follow all traffic laws. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death.
Troop I has investigated 11 fatal crashes, resulting in 11 deaths in 2024.