EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A 19-year-old from Ville Platt has lost his life in a fatal crash in Evangline Parish.

Last night, shortly after 10:00 p.m., officials with Louisiana State Police began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on U.S. 167 near Filly Lane in Evangeline Parish.

Officials said the crash claimed the life of Brian Walker, 19, of Ville Platte.

According to authorities, an investigation revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Walker, was traveling north on U.S. 167, when for reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet exited the roadway to the left while in a right curve and overturned.

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Walker, who was unrestrained, sustained serious injuries and was sent to a local hospi

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