Truck Crashes Into Abbeville Welcome Sign

Cement base of 15-year-old foam sign stops vehicle after it veers off U.S. 167

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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On Friday morning, a Chevy truck veered off U.S. 167 as it was entering Abbeville, Louisiana, going through two ditches and crossing Palm Hospital Road before finally crashing into the 'Welcome to Abbeville' sign. The sign, made of foam, was stopped by its cement base, and the driver of the truck was taken to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of sturdy infrastructure, even for seemingly simple roadside signs, in protecting public safety when vehicles veer off the road. The 'Welcome to Abbeville' sign has stood for 15 years, demonstrating the value of well-designed and maintained local landmarks.

The details

The Chevy truck went off the road on U.S. 167 as it was entering Abbeville, traveling through two ditches and crossing Palm Hospital Road before hitting the 'Welcome to Abbeville' sign. While the sign itself is made of foam, its cement base was able to stop the vehicle, preventing further damage or injury.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 13, 2026, after 7 a.m.

The players

Chevy Truck

The vehicle that veered off U.S. 167 and crashed into the 'Welcome to Abbeville' sign.

'Welcome to Abbeville' Sign

A 15-year-old roadside sign made of foam, with a cement base that stopped the crashing truck.

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The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the importance of sturdy infrastructure, even for simple roadside signs, in protecting public safety when vehicles veer off the road. The resilience of the 'Welcome to Abbeville' sign, which has stood for 15 years, highlights the value of well-designed and maintained local landmarks.