Acadia Parish wreck kills girl, 11, who was ejected from vehicle

An 11-year-old Rayne girl was killed after being ejected from a vehicle in crash that occurred on La. 98 near La. 1101 in Acadia Parish at about 11:30 p.m. Friday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.
The victim was identified as Matiya Zachary.
The crash took the life of 9 year old Makayla Zachary of Rayne.
The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Tashaka Butler, 35, of Rayne, was traveling westbound on La. 98 in a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, police said. For unknown reasons, Butler ran off of the left side of the roadway and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn, police said.
Tashaka was not wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries, police said.  She was taken to a local hospital and treated for injuries sustained in the crash. 
Three other passengers from Rayne, 60-year-old Alice Butler, and two juveniles were also unrestrained.   All three were transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.
It is unknown if impairment is a factor in this crash, but standard toxicology samples were taken from Tashaka and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis, police said.   This crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that distracted driving continues to be a major problem throughout Louisiana. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death.
Troop I has investigated 39 fatality crashes resulting in 40 deaths this year.