Unborn Child Killed, Mother Critically Injured in Semi-Truck Crash at US 190 and LA 743

Quick Facts:

Where: The intersection of US Highway 190 and State Highway 743 in St. Landry Parish, LA

What Happened: An unborn child was killed and the mother critically injured in a crash with a semi-truck

Participants:

• Pregnant Mother, 2024 Kia Seltos Driver
• Albert Jenkins, Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Unborn Child, Fatality
• Pregnant Mother, Critical Injuries

Details:

An unborn child was killed and the mother critically injured after a semi-truck collided with their vehicle at the intersection of US Highway 190 and State Highway 743 in St. Landry Parish, LA. Reports from the Louisiana State Police state the accident took place around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Albert Jenkins, the driver of the semi-truck, reportedly failed to yield before turning. He entered the path of the Kia Seltos being driven by the woman, resulting in the collision. The investigation into the cause of the accident is currently ongoing.