Identities released of three people killed in Lafayette Parish plane crash, officials confirm
UPDATE, 10/21/25, 5 p.m.: The identities of the three people who had died in a plane crash in Lafayette Parish earlier this morning have been released, officials have confirmed.
Upon arrival, deputies confirmed that the aircraft, a Beechcraft Baron a twin-engine airplane had crashed and the victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Following notification of the family, the deceased have been identified as:
- Bruce Verduyn, 58, of The Woodlands, Texas
- Lydia Laws, 46, of Spring, Texas
- Justin Ramsey, 42, of The Woodlands, Texas
Deputies are currently securing the crash site and assisting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigators, who will lead the investigation.
This remains an active investigation. No additional information has been provided.
ORGINAL STORY: VATICAN, La. (KLFY) -- Three people have died in a plane crash in Lafayette Parish, officials have confirmed.
The crash occurred in a field at the corner of Gloria Switch Road and La. 93 near the community of Vatican.
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed there are three fatalities.
Officials said the aircraft was a Beechcraft Baron twin-prop plane. According to online records, the plane was owned by Align Aviation in Woodland, Texas.
The flight took off from Hooks Memorial Airport in Houston at 9:53 a.m. Its intended destination was a private airport 8 miles south of Cankton.
No other information has yet been released.