LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) — A woman was arrested after a fatal accident and suspected impairment resulted in the death of a 19-year-old.

Shelby T. Wood, 24, was arrested for first offense DWI, vehicular homicide, careless operation and expired registration.

According to authorities, last night at 9 p.m., the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Perkins Ferry Road and Poeyfarre Drive in Moss Bluff. The initial crash involved three vehicles: a Chevy pickup, a Toyota SUV, and a Ford pickup.

Officials learned the Chevy was stopped northbound on North Perkins Ferry Road, waiting to turn left onto Poeyfarre Drive. The Toyota attempted to pass the Chevy in a no-passing zone and struck the Ford head-on as it was traveling southbound on North Perkins Ferry Road.

After the crash, the drivers and passengers, along with passing motorists who stopped to help, exited their vehicles. While they were outside, officials said another Chevy pickup, traveling southbound, struck the rear of the Ford involved in the initial crash. Everyone was able to move out of the way except the driver of the Ford.

Officials said the driver of the Ford, Gideon M. Capitano, 19, was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries early Sunday morning. The driver of the Toyota was also transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

Officials observed signs of impairment from the driver of the Chevy pickup from the second crash, identified as Wood. She performed poorly on standardized field sobriety testing, and a blood draw was conducted with results pending.

The investigation in the crash is ongoing, and toxicology tests were conducted on the other drivers. Wood’s bond is pending.

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