Kerry Guerra Jr Obituary, Death – A 23-year-old man from St. Bernard has died following a two-vehicle collision in St. Bernard Parish, as reported by Louisiana State Police. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, near Francke Place on LA 46 in Violet.
The deceased has been identified as Kerry Guerra Jr. The preliminary investigation reveals that Guerra was driving a 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck eastbound on LA 46 when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2013 Dodge Ram, which was also travelling in the same direction. Following the impact, Guerra’s truck veered off the roadway and struck a tree.
Guerra, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, sustained severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In contrast, the driver of the Dodge Ram, who was properly restrained, was unharmed in the incident.
As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples have been taken.
On Thursday morning, tributes began to appear on social media, with friends and family members expressing their condolences and offering prayers for Guerra’s loved ones, including his young daughter.