EUNICE, LA — The tight-knit community of Mamou is reeling from a “shattering loss” after two local residents were killed in a horrific head-on collision late Thursday night. Authorities have officially identified the deceased as 68-year-old Timmy Devillier and 25-year-old Andrew Godeaux, both of Mamou. The catastrophic accident occurred on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish, leaving a landscape of “twisted steel and profound grief” in its wake.

The incident, occurring on the night of April 2, 2026, has prompted an intensive investigation by Louisiana State Police Troop I as they work to determine why one vehicle crossed the center line into the path of another.

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The Collision: A Fatal Encounter at 10:15 P.M.

The nightmare unfolded at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Thursday. According to Louisiana State Police, Timmy Devillier was operating a 2008 GMC Sierra northbound on Highway 13. Simultaneously, Andrew Godeaux was traveling southbound in a 2017 Ford F-150 with a boat in tow.

For reasons that remain “under active and high-priority investigation,” the GMC Sierra suddenly crossed the center line of the highway. The maneuver put Devillier directly into the path of Godeaux’s Ford F-150, resulting in a violent head-on impact.

Emergency responders from across Evangeline Parish rushed to the scene, but they were met with an “unsurmountable tragedy.” Both Devillier and Godeaux sustained fatal injuries in the crash and were tragically pronounced dead at the site by the coroner. No other injuries were reported.

The Investigation: Seeking Answers on Highway 13

As of Saturday, April 4, State Police have confirmed that the investigation into the “exact cause” of the collision is active and ongoing. Several critical factors are being weighed by Troop I investigators:

• Center Line Cross: Detectives are looking into whether a medical emergency, a mechanical failure, or a distraction caused the GMC Sierra to veer into the opposing lane.

• Toxicology Analysis: As part of standard procedure in fatal crashes, toxicology samples were collected from both Devillier and Godeaux. Those samples have been submitted for analysis to determine if impairment played a role.

• Vehicle Dynamics: Crash reconstruction teams are analyzing the “kinetic energy” of the impact, specifically looking at the added weight of the boat towed by Godeaux’s truck.

“This is a heartbreaking day for the town of Mamou,” a State Police spokesperson noted. “To lose two men—one in his sixties and one just beginning his adult life—in a single instant is a ‘sobering indictment’ of how quickly things can change on the road.”

The Victims: Remembering Timmy and Andrew

The loss represents a “dual tragedy” for the Mamou community, claiming a man known for his “seasoned wisdom” and a young man known for his “vibrant potential.”

• Timmy Devillier (68): A longtime resident of Mamou, Timmy was a familiar face in the area. Neighbors remember him as a man of “hard work and dedication” who was a constant presence in the community.

• Andrew Godeaux (25): At just 25, Andrew was a young man with “his whole life ahead of him.” His presence at the wheel of a truck with a boat attached spoke to a life defined by the “love of the outdoors and local culture.” For these two men to be “taken so violently” on a local highway has left a “gaping hole” in the fabric of Evangeline Parish. As news of their deaths spreads, the community has begun to rally around both families, offering “shared mourning and solidarity” during this period of “unfathomable loss.”

A Community in Mourning: Solidarity in Evangeline Parish

Mamou is a community where “everyone knows everyone,” and the deaths of Timmy and Andrew have “shattered the peace” of the weekend.

“Highway 13 is a road we all travel without a second thought,” a local resident said while paying respects. “But today, it’s a site of tragedy. We are all grieving with the Devillier and Godeaux families. We are a community that stands together, and we are standing with them today.”

Local leaders are encouraging residents to come together in support, offering “thoughts, prayers, and comfort” to the loved ones of both men. State Police continue to maintain a presence in the area as the investigation proceeds.

How to Help: A Call for Witness Information

The Louisiana State Police Troop I is making an “urgent appeal” for public assistance. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the vehicles prior to the 10:15 p.m. crash or who may have captured dashcam footage of the encounter to come forward.

How to Provide Information:

• Louisiana State Police Troop I: 337-262-5880

• Anonymous Tips: Information can be submitted through local law enforcement channels.

In Loving Memory of Timmy Devillier and Andrew Godeaux

As the families of Timmy and Andrew begin the “heartbreaking journey of final farewells,” Evangeline Parish stands in “collective mourning.” Though their lives were “interrupted by tragedy,” the impact they made on their neighbors remains a “permanent light.”

The road may be open, and the “traffic may be flowing again,” but the “stain of loss” remains on Highway 13. The community is being urged to “hold their loved ones a little closer” as they reflect on two lives taken far too soon by the “cruelest of circumstances.”

Rest in peace, Timmy and Andrew. You were sons of Mamou, and you will never be forgotten.