Dr. Addison Thompson Rayville, LA Family Accident: Two Children of Rayville Surgeon Killed in Fiery Richland Parish Crash

Dr. Addison Thompson Rayville, LA Family Accident: Two Children of Rayville Surgeon Killed in Fiery Richland Parish Crash.

According to Louisiana State Police, Troop F news release, shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 14, Troopers began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 425 at Buckles Road.

The crash claimed the lives of 9-year-old Bryn Thompson and 7-year-old Harrison Thompson of Rayville.

According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 43-year-old Kasey Thompson, was traveling south on U.S. Hwy 425. At the same time, a 2001 Volvo tractor towing a grain trailer, driven by 70-year-old James Barnes, was also traveling south on U.S. Hwy 425 behind the Chevrolet. As Thompson was preparing to turn left onto Buckles Road, the Volvo collided with the rear of the Chevrolet, police said. After impact the Chevrolet became engulfed in flames.

Bryn and Harrison Thompson, who were properly restrained, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Richland Parish Coroner’s Office.

Kasey Thompson and her front seat passenger, who were properly restrained, sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Barnes, who was unrestrained, was not injured.

According to police, although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis.

This crash remains under investigation.