Authorities said the band members were attempting to change a flat tire on Tuesday when a tractor-trailer drifted onto the shoulder of a highway and struck the college student's jeep.
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office said the three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene."I am at a loss for words and utterly devastated to hear the news that three of my band members lost their lives in a vehicle collision Tuesday night," said Kedric Taylor, director of bands at Southern University.
Authorities are investigating what caused the 62-year-old driver, who did not suffer any injuries, to drift onto the shoulder. A toxicology test is being conducted, police said. "While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state," the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office stated on Facebook."Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences."
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