Alcohol may have been a factor in two-vehicle accident in Abbeville

Alcohol may have been a factor in a recent two vehicle accident that sent three people to the hospital.
The accident occurred at the corner of La. 14 and Coulee Kinney Drive.
According to the Abbeville Police Department, Mark Morton, of Abbeville, was traveling north on Coulee Kinney Drive in a Chevrolet Silverado truck. The police report states Morton failed to yield traffic on La. 14. When he approached the intersection, he collided with a Toyota Camry, which was traveling west on La. 14.
Mildred Schexnider of Kaplan was driving the Camry.
Morton was transported to Abbeville General Hospital by Acadian Ambulance and later transported to Lafayette General Hospital. He is listed in stable condition.
Schexnider and her passenger were transported to Abbeville General by Acadian with minor to moderate injuries.
The police report states that the officers suspect alcohol is a factor in the crash and due to the severity of injuries, blood samples were obtained from both drivers and submitted to the Louisiana State Police.
No citations have been issued at this time, pending the test results.
The investigation was led by the Abbeville Police Department. Abbeville Chief Tony Hardy would like to thank the State Police Troop I for assisting in the investigation.
The Abbeville Fire Department also responded to the scene.