Juvenile driver faces negligent homicide charge after teen passenger dies in crash

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A juvenile driver has been charged with negligent homicide after a 17-year-old passenger was killed in a crash, according to the Lafayette Police Department.

Lafayette police said the single-vehicle crash, which occurred around 3:40 a.m. Monday in the 800 block of Walker Raod, claimed the life of Lafayette resident Terry Mitchell.

The juvenile driver, whose name was not released, is facing charges of negligent homicide, reckless operation, unauthorized...