Abbeville woman Killed in Lafayette Parish Crash

LAFAYETTE — On July 29, 2025, just before 11 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 724 (South Fieldspan Road) near its intersection with Paul Molbert Road.
The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Schuyler Lewis of Abbeville.
The preliminary investigation revealed Lewis was driving a 2023 Kia Sportage south on LA Hwy 724. For reasons still under investigation, the Kia traveled off the roadway to the right while in a curve before striking an embankment, a tree, and a utility pole.
Lewis, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Routine toxicology samples were collected for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.