# Fatal police pursuit in Lafayette, Louisiana

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-police-pursuit-in-lafayette-louisiana
> Updated: 2026-09-16T23:58:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Lafayette, Louisiana, a police pursuit involving officers attempting to assist Louisiana State Police with an evading vehicle resulted in a fatal collision near the Vermilion River. The driver of a Ford F-150 reportedly disregarded a red light and struck a Chevrolet Impala, causing the death of one passenger and leaving two others in critical condition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Indiana police pursuit ends in fatal shooting in Winamac

A police pursuit in Indiana ended in a fatal shooting in Winamac after a suspect fled a disturbance in Monon, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the driver and an officer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-shooting-in-winamac

### 2026-09-05: Lafayette police pursuit ends in fatal crash

A police pursuit in Lafayette, Louisiana, ended in a fatal crash on West Pinhook Road, leaving one person dead and two others critically injured after a vehicle evaded a traffic stop.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lafayette-police-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash

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