Fatalities confirmed in early morning car crash

Lafayette police were at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred around 2:45 a.m. Thursday morning.

According to Sgt. Robin Green, spokeswoman for the Lafayette Police Department, officers are trying to determine what led to this one-vehicle accident.

The crash occurred on the 1800 block of East Pinhook just near the intersection of Clifford Street.

Details are very limited at this time as the investigation continues to evolve.

Police are asking for help from drivers this morning to avoid the area until they can clear the scene.