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Who was Velma D Hendrix Louisiana mayor running for running for re-election killed in deadly Election Day crash

Hendrix was formerly an educator (image via Velma D Hendrix/ Staff Photo) On November 8, Tuesday, Velma D. Hendrix, the incumbent of Melville, Louisiana, was killed in a two-car collision on Election Day. According to People News, 84-year-old Velma D. Hendrix was running for a second term in when the tragedy occurred. Louisiana authorities reported that she was traveling in the rear left passenger seat of a 2008 Acura RDX with three other occupants. Hendrix's vehicle was reportedly hit by a 2015 RAM 2500 pickup truck which was traveling on the west-bound lanes of the US 190. It was determined that both Hendrix and the pickup truck driver were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. Louisiana State Police confirm that Mayor Hendrix was an unrestrained passenger at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.Louisiana State Police confirm that Mayor Hendrix was an unrestrained passenger at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. After the crash, Velma D. Hendrix was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, before eventually succumbing to her wounds. The 3 other passengers reportedly suffered moderate to critical injuries, while the pickup truck driver was unharmed.

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According to the WSB, Velma D. Hendrix was first elected as in 2018. It was reported that she was sworn into the role in a joint ceremony with several other elected city officials by the St. Landry Parish on January 5, 2019. Police say that a man driving a Ram pickup truck south on LA 741 did not give way when he tried to cross U.S. 190 westbound lanes. He then allegedly collided with the passenger side of an SUV traveling west on U.S. 190.Police say that a man driving a Ram pickup truck south on LA 741 did not give way when he tried to cross U.S. 190 westbound lanes. He then allegedly collided with the passenger side of an SUV traveling west on U.S. 190. The New York Post reported that Hendrix wasn't featured in the State election data page. Several citizens paid tribute to the incumbent mayor through online posts and discussed the impact she made on the small Louisiana town. In a Facebook post, Melville Citizen Mary Polozila Morain described Hendrix as having been an educator before embarking on her career. Morain said that Hendrix "touched many lives as a former educator and politician." Morain added that she had also taught several people who "prospered from the knowledge" that Hendrix shared with them. Another teacher, Staci Vicknair Polozola, made an online post about the impact Hendrix had on other educators at Melville High School. Hendrix taught English at the school. Polozola wrote that Hendrix was like a mentor to the former when she started teaching. She added that Hendrix was a compassionate and genuine person, and Staci noted that she had "fond memories" of their time at the school. At the time of her death, Velma D. Hendrix was running against Sheila "Sam" Londerno and Caretta Robertson. In the aftermath of the , St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court released a statement announcing changes in the election process. As of Tuesday, Londerno was projected to win with 52% more votes than Robertson. The clerk said:“In the case of no one else qualifying before Monday, November 14, 2022, the candidates from November 8, 2022 with the highest votes will be declared Mayor of Melville." The crash currently remains under investigation. Louisiana authorities do not suspect that any foul play is involved. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found