VINTON, LA, (May 16, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision Saturday morning in Vinton claimed the life of 59-year-old Carla Hyatt, according to Louisiana State Police.
The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 109 and Louisiana Highway 3063. Investigators said a 2023 Mazda CX-5 was traveling east on Niblett Bluff Road approaching Highway 109 while a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu was heading south.
Authorities stated that, for reasons still under investigation, the driver of the Mazda failed to yield at the intersection and collided with the Chevrolet.
Carla Hyatt, the driver of the Chevrolet and a resident of Starks, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released additional details regarding the other driver or possible injuries.
Louisiana State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
