Mother and Child Killed in Iberville Parish Crash

Authorities investigating single-vehicle incident near Grosse Tete

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A mother and her child tragically died on Tuesday afternoon after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a tree in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sidney Road, with the mother and child being transported to a local hospital but ultimately succumbing to their injuries.

Why it matters

This heartbreaking incident has left the local community in Iberville Parish devastated, raising concerns about road safety and the need for further investigation into the cause of the single-vehicle crash. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims.

The details

According to the Iberville Sheriff's Office, the mother had just picked up her child from school when, for unknown reasons, their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree near a bayou. Both the mother and child were rushed to the hospital but did not survive their injuries.

  • The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Iberville Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency investigating the single-vehicle crash.

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What’s next

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or provided further details on the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for continued vigilance to prevent such devastating accidents, especially those involving young children.