Thursday night in Youngsville turned tragic when 30-year-old Kourtney Picou lost her life after riding an electric scooter along Savoy Road. The crash happened right around 8:32 p.m. in the 1200 block of the street, leaving neighbors and loved ones reeling as news spread through town.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene immediately after a driver hit the scooter and dialed 911. Paramedics with Acadian Ambulance loaded Picou into an ambulance and transported her straight to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Medical staff at the hospital worked to save her, but her injuries were too severe. She passed away shortly after arriving at the emergency room, shocking those who knew her around Lafayette Parish.
Picou was a Youngsville resident, and her sudden death leaves a massive hole in the lives of her family and friends. People in town describe her as someone with so much life ahead of her, making the suddenness of the event hit even harder.
Preliminary reports from the police show that Picou was riding on a dark section of Savoy Road when the collision happened. Officers noted that she was wearing dark clothing and that her electric scooter did not have working lights turned on at the time.
The driver who struck Picou stayed right there at the scene and spoke with officers as soon as they arrived. Police evaluated the driver on the spot and confirmed that alcohol or drugs were not a factor in what happened.
Youngsville Police Chief Jean Paul Broussard publicly shared his condolences with Picou’s family as the community grapples with the loss. Local officers are continuing to gather details, trying to bring closure to everyone affected by the accident.
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