Suspected drunk driver arrested in fatal crash Sunday morning

LABADIEVILLE – A suspected drunk driver was arrested after a fatal crash in Assumption Parish early Sunday morning. 

According to State Police, 64-year-old Juana Ramos was driving along LA-308 near Orchid Street around 5 a.m. 

Troopers said Ramos crossed the center line on the highway and hit a truck driven by Jody Deville Jr. head-on. 

Both of the drivers were wearing their seatbelts, but Ramos died in the crash. Deville was taken to a hospital for moderate injuries. 

Troopers said Deville was under the influence at the time of the crash and he was arrested for a DWI.