Alexandria, LA (June 19, 2025) – A devastating crash on Wednesday evening has claimed the life of a child and left others critically injured in Alexandria.
According to a release from the Alexandria Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Culpepper Road and North Boulevard around 6:36 PM on June 18, 2025, following a collision involving a car and a four-wheeler.
The four-wheeler was being driven by a 12-year-old, carrying three younger passengers aged 10, 6, and 4. Preliminary findings show the ATV failed to stop at a posted stop sign, leading to the fatal crash. Tragically, the 6-year-old child later died from injuries sustained in the collision. The 4-year-old suffered minor injuries, while the 10- and 12-year-old riders remain in critical condition. None of the children were wearing helmets.
Chief Chad Gremillion Stated
Alexandria Police Chief Chad Gremillion stated, “Our hearts hurt anytime someone is injured or killed. I personally witnessed the tireless efforts of the first responders from the Alexandria Fire Department, Rapides Fire District #2, and Pafford EMS, as well as the ER staff at Rapides Regional — they gave everything they had.”
Chief Gremillion expressed condolences to the family of the child who died and urged the public to understand the dangers of operating ATVs on city streets. “These vehicles are not designed for road traffic, and the consequences can be tragic. I beg our community to quit putting innocent lives at risk.”
This tragic event remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559, or email APDDetectives@cityofalex.com. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or through the P3 Tipster App.
UrbanCast and InvolvedInItAll.com extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the child who lost their life and our prayers to the injured children. We also offer our deepest gratitude to the first responders and medical professionals who responded with urgency and compassion.
We remind our readers: comments suggesting victims “got what they deserve” have no place in conversations surrounding tragedy, especially when children are involved. Let us move with compassion, not cruelty.
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