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Driver in Opelousas Fatal Crash Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Posted: Nov 6, 2012 9:21 AM by Ian Auzenne
Updated: Nov 6, 2012 9:25 AM

The driver of a car that flipped on I-49 in Opelousas Monday has been arrested on vehicular homicide charges. Police say 40-year-old Samuel Gary was behind the wheel when his car hit another and flipped. Police say Gary's girlfriend, Detricka Benjamin, was in the car and later died at a local hospital of her injuries. Gary is also charged with careless operation and having no driver's license. Toxicology results are pending and could lead to further charges.

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