Dolan Broussard Killed in Truck Accident on Louisiana Highway 98 Near Louisiana Highway 343 on October 27, 2026

Two pickup trucks collided shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, on Louisiana Highway 98 near Louisiana Highway 343, according to Louisiana State Police. Authorities identified the man pronounced dead at the scene as 54-year-old Dolan Broussard of Carencro.

Investigators' preliminary findings describe both trucks traveling east along Highway 98 before the collision. Broussard was driving a 1998 Ford F-150 behind a 1997 Dodge Ram when the Ford struck the rear of the Dodge.

After the rear-end impact, the Ford crossed the highway's centerline and left the roadway. The Dodge also left the highway and struck a ditch.

State police said Broussard was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. The driver of the Dodge was wearing a seat belt and reported minor injuries.

Police said impairment was not suspected in connection with the two-vehicle collision. A routine toxicology sample was collected and submitted for analysis as part of the inquiry. State police said their investigation into the crash was continuing.

In the days after Broussard's death, people in Acadiana's zydeco community shared memories of him on social media. Posts and videos highlighted the dance moves for which he was known. One tribute emphasized his individuality while expressing sympathy for his family, friends and fellow members of the zydeco community.

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