The Louisiana State Police has announced the arrest of a Gonzalez man following a fiery crash that left three dead. Around 11 p.m. on December 19, 2023, troopers began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA 44 north of LA 22 in Ascension Parish. Police say three occupants were killed as a result of the crash. According to Louisiana State Police, the initial investigation determined that 28-year-old Jaylynn Burbank was driving a 2023 Ram 1500 south on LA 44 behind a Jeep Cherokee.

The Ram struck the rear end of the Jeep. The impact caused the Jeep to leave the roadway, hit a telephone pole, and become fully engulfed. Burbank was restrained and sustained minor injuries. All occupants of the Jeep are deceased. Police say Burbank displayed signs of impairment.

He was arrested on three counts of Vehicular Homicide and one count of Reckless Operation. Louisiana State Police have identified the victims as 46-year-old Freddie Williams Jr., 50-year-old Jermaine Augillard, and 44-year-old Ahmad Johnson.