Tower Down - 04.03.24 (LA) "Updated 04.05.24"

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LSP reports fatal crash in St. Landry Parish

 

 

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Louisiana State Police reported on Wednesday, April 3, of a fatal three-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish which killed two people.

The crash reportedly occurred early Wednesday morning on I-49, about two miles north of U.S. 167.

Authorities stated that the crash claimed the lives of Janie Hobbs, 67, and Shannon Thibodeaux, 34, both of Lafayette.

LSP said that their preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan with a disabled tire was parked on the shoulder of I-49 behind a tow truck. A Ford, driven Bryan Dugan, 67, of Duncan, Oklahoma, exited the lane of travel and ran into the back of the Nissan. The collision pushed the Nissan forward into the tow truck.

Both the driver of the Nissan and Thibodeaux, the driver of the tow truck, were outside of their vehicles and were struck by the crash.

Hobbs, who was passenger in the Nissan, along with Thibodeaux, were fatally injured and sadly passed away. The driver of the Nissan, two other passengers and Dugan were moderately injured and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Authorities stated that charges against Dugan are still pending.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Two people killed in 3-vehicle St. Landry Parish crash

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Two people were killed and four others injured in a crash on I-49 early this morning, authorities said.

 

Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a three-vehicle fatal crash shortly after 2 a.m. today on I-49, about two miles north of US-167. The crash claimed the lives of 67-year-old Janie Hobbs and 34-year-old Shannon Thibodeaux, both of Lafayette. 

 

State Police said 64-year-old Bryan Dugan, of Duncan, Oklahoma, was traveling south on I-49 while driving a 2017 Ford F-150. At the same time, a 2022 Nissan Titan and a 2024 International tow truck were parked on the right shoulder of I-49, after the Nissan had become disabled with a flat tire. For reasons still under investigation, the F-150 left the lane of travel and struck the rear of the Nissan, pushing it forward into the tow truck.

 

As a result of the collision, Thibodeaux, who was the tow truck operator, and the driver of the Nissan were struck while outside of the vehicles. Thibodeaux and Hobbs, who was the passenger in the Nissan, died at the scene.

 

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Shannon Lee Thibodeaux Obituary

CHURCH POINT ~ Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at an 11:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word in Melancon Funeral Home (Main location) in Carencro for Shannon Thibodeaux, age 34, who passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 during the line of duty.

 

To honor Shannon’s legacy, a tow truck procession will be held immediately following the service leading to Evangeline Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Carencro.

 

Shannon, born August 12, 1989, was a native of Lafayette and a resident of Church Point. He was a 2007 graduate of Church Point High School and upon graduation, worked for various towing companies in the area, most recently working for R&R Towing.

 

Affectionately known as "Slab", Shannon performed music locally and was a very skilled artist, especially gifted in drawing and writing. He was a diehard Saints fan! Shannon was a father to two sons that he adored, and also took pride in playing a role model, father figure and mentor to many kids in his life. Shannon was a very caring person who would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need and poured his heart into everything he loved. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his sons and the many lives he has touched.

 

Survivors include his two sons, Landon and Ayden Hulett both of Lafayette; his father, Troy David Thibodeaux and his wife, Pam, of Church Point; his mother, Tina Lirette and her husband, Jacob, of Colorado; one brother, Bryan LeBlanc and his companion, Jessica, of Texas; three sisters, Courtney Thibodeaux of Church Point, Brittney Thibodeaux of Church Point, and Shelbi Rodrigue of Lafayette; his nieces and nephews, Zayne Bienvenu-Guidry, Mary Jane LeBlanc, Peyton Watson, and Rosalina Hebert; his Godchild, Gabriel Domingues; maternal grandmother, Linda Landry; paternal grandmother, Angeline Thibodeaux; two uncles, Tim Thibodeaux and Steven Lagneaux and his wife, Katina; his cousins, Ryan Mouton and his wife, Megan, Sarah Mouton, Regan Mouton, Michael Mouton, Noah Mouton, Esteban Romero, Juliette Romero, Macy Romero, and McKinley Gary; his Godmother, Tanya Bonin and her husband, Kevin; and the mother of his children, Lauren Hulett of Lafayette.

 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Albert Thibodeaux, Sr.; one uncle, Paul Thibodeaux, Jr.; one aunt, Charlotte Preston; and two cousins, Lance Mouton and E.J. Romero.

 

The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday and will continue from 8:00 a.m. until service time on Monday.

 

Pallbearers will be John Citizen, Bryan LeBlanc, Jace Domingue, Landon Hulett, Zach Hayes, and Ryan Mouton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ayden Hulett, Glenn Credeur, Shannon Credeur, and Steven Lagneaux.

 

https://www.melanconfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Shannon-Lee-Thibodeaux?obId=31132726

 

 

 

[rreschran]

Christine and I send prayers to this young man's family and the company he worked for.

[mooresbp]

Our thoughts and prayers

[fenderbendr6]

Thoughts and prayers for the families.

[SammyWebber]

Sending prayers for all the families. 

[James Bixler]

This is heartbreaking. I pray for the loved ones of those who lost their lives. There has to be something that can be done to protect our tow operators on highways. Move Over laws only punish violators after an incident happens. It is not a good deterrent, We have to do something to protect them.

[FOGLESONG TOWING]

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. 

[Towman12318]

Thoughts and prayers for the families.

[California]

Sad, our hearts go out to all involved in what is another avoidable tragedy.