Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
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Ville Platte man dies after hitting fallen tree in Evangeline Parish

A 29-year-old Ville Platte man, James Woodruff III, died in a traffic accident in Evangeline Parish after his vehicle struck a fallen tree. The fatal crash highlights the dangers posed by road hazards in the local area. The incident was reported in Evangeline Parish, which is part of the greater Acadiana region.

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