Alabama driver accused of impairment arrested after fatal Chalmette crash
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CHALMETTE, La. (WGNO) — An Alabama woman accused of driving while impaired has been arrested in connection with a crash that left two people dead in Chalmette.
On May 5, the Louisiana State Police reported troopers responded to a crash on Louisiana 46 at Jacob Drive around 2 a.m.
Teenage girl found burned, shot in Texas crash, Thibodaux couple arrested
They said an initial investigation shows 38-year-old Brandon Harvey was driving an Acura east on Louisiana 46 when a GMC driven by 23-year-old Haziel Valle crossed the center turn lane and collided with the Acura head-on.
Harvey and his passenger, identified by the LSP as 37-year-old Crystal Williamson, suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Valle suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Son accused of stabbing mother in Loranger
On Wednesday, May 15, LSP officials announced that Valle was arrested in connection with the crash.
According to the LSP, “it was determined that 23-year-old Haziel Valle was impaired at the time of the crash.”
Valle faces charges of vehicular homicide, DWI first offense and “other traffic related charges.”
Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
Latest Posts
Michael Cohen returns for more cross-exam at Trump hush money trial: Live updates
Iran’s president, foreign minister among dead at helicopter crash site
Paralympics: Paris organizers’ countdown campaign seeks to boost ticket sales
Here’s the starting order for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.
