A Lake Charles women died Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash in Moss Bluff.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office say the crash occurred around 6:00 am near the intersection of North Perkins Ferry Road and Highway 171.
The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Alicia D. Smith.
Deputies say a preliminary investigation revealed that Smith was traveling on N. Perkins Ferry Road when her vehicle exited the roadway while in a curve.
Smith was ejected from her vehicle as a result of the crash. The vehicle then reportedly caught fire due to damages sustained in the crash.
Smith was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Deputies say that Smith was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Speed, they say, is also believed to be a factor.
Toxicology testing will be performed.
The investigation is ongoing.
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