Very early Tuesday morning (May 9), shortly after midnight., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA 16 west of Franklinton near Sunlight Road. The crash claimed the lives of 43-year-old Robin Polk of Franklinton and 20-year-old Isabella Perez of Angie.
The initial investigation revealed that Polk was driving a 2012 Nissan Altima headed west on LA 16. At the same time, a 2013 Mini Cooper driven by Perez was headed east on LA 16. For reasons still being investigated, Polk crossed the center line, entered the eastbound lane, and struck the Mini Cooper head-on.
Polk, who was not restrained at the time of the crash, succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Perez also suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Restraint use is unknown for Perez. As part of the ongoing investigation, a toxicology sample was obtained from both drivers and will be submitted for analysis. According to state troopers, the crash remains under investigation.
