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5-year-old from Baker, 18-year-old from Houma killed in Vacherie crash

2 days 8 hours 43 minutes ago Sunday, March 08 2026 Mar 8, 2026 March 08, 2026 8:38 PM March 08, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

VACHERIE - A five-year-old boy from Baker and an 18-year-old from Houma were killed in a car wreck in Vacherie on Saturday night. 

State Police said the crash that happened shortly before 10 p.m. on La. Highway 3127 near La. Highway 3213.

LSP said Demond Tenner, 5, and Kaden Sims, 18, died in the wreck. 

Troopers said a Hyundai Tucson and a Chevrolet Malibu collided when the Tucson crossed the center line while going around a curve. 

The Tucson, which had five occupants including Sims inside, caught fire. All the passengers were taken to hospitals, where Sims passed away.

LSP said there were two adults and two children in the other vehicle. The front-seat passenger and a four-year-old in the backseat were taken to hospitals with serious injuries. The driver suffered moderate injuries. Tenner was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The crash is still under investigation. 

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