YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- A Youngsville city councilwoman crashed into a parked vehicle in November, and left the scene without being cited or subject to a sobriety test after the chief of police responded personally, according to a report in The Acadiana Advocate.

Youngsville Councilmember Kayla Menard Reaux crashed into a parked SUV belonging to Sherri Guidry on Nov. 12. Guidry then called 911. Youngsville officers arrived quickly to the scene of the crash, according to the report, and Guidry told an officer that the woman in the vehicle refused to get out or speak with her. The woman also did not cooperate with officers.

Moments later, Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux arrived at the scene. He introduced the driver to his officers as Youngsville Councilmember Kayla Menard Reaux.

No sobriety test was administered to the councilwoman. No citation was issued.

The speed limit is 15 miles per hour on Palfrey Parkway in the Youngsville development where the crash happened, the Advocate reported, but the impact of the crash left both vehicles undriveable. Guidry says her 2016 GMC Yukon Denali is still being repaired after it suffered $25,000 worth of damage.

Reaux said her cell phone was ringing as she drove about 25 mph down Palfrey Parkway on the night of Nov. 12. She looked down for a moment to search for her phone when she crashed into the parked vehicle, the councilwoman said.

Reaux, the daughter of longtime Youngsville Police Chief Earl Menard, said she called the current police chief after the crash because she had just left his house. It isn’t clear why Reaux was at Boudreaux’s house or how long she was there. Boudreaux said she did not drink or use drugs at his home.

In the minutes after the crash, the councilwoman responded to officers with jokes, expletives and contradictory answers, according to bodycam footage obtained by The Advocate.

“You been drinking?” the first responding officer asked Reaux

“No. Yes. Possibly,” she responded.

“It’s a yes or no question,” the officer said.

“No,” Reaux answered.

Boudreaux said Reaux was not given special treatment because of her elected position or relation to the former police chief.

Reaux gave a statement to KLFY News 10 regarding the incident:

As a daughter of a law enforcement officer and an aunt to a police officer, I offer a sincere apology for my conduct towards the police during the November 2022 automobile accident. I understand the significance of respecting law enforcement and regret any negative interaction that took place. I recognize that my actions were not in line with my usual conduct. Furthermore, I have directly apologized to the first responders from the scene of the accident and express my gratitude for their service. As an elected official, I would never ask for special treatment, because I am not above the law. I want to assure the community that I hold a great deal of respect for law enforcement and am fully committed to taking responsibility for my behavior and making amends with the police department and the community. As from the day of the accident to date, I am still committed to working with all parties to resolve this is an efficient, swift, and professional manner.

Youngsville Councilwoman Reaux

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