It ended within seconds—a drive cut tragically short when a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree with fatal results. According to Louisiana State Police Troop E, the crash occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. on August 26, 2025, at the intersection of WPA Road and Progress Church Road in Sabine Parish.
Behind the wheel was 28-year-old Victoria Grantham, who authorities say was traveling westbound in her Kia Seltos when the vehicle failed to stop at the intersection. The car continued off course before colliding with a tree, the impact proving fatal.First responders arrived swiftly after emergency calls reported the crash.
Despite their efforts, Grantham could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene by the parish coroner. Investigators confirmed that she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision, a factor that likely contributed to the severity of her injuries. No other vehicles were involved, and no passengers were in the car.As part of standard procedure in all fatal crashes, toxicology samples were collected and sent for analysis.
While results have not yet been released, investigators continue to examine other possible factors, including speed, road conditions, and driver fatigue.The sudden loss of Grantham has left family, friends, and the wider Sabine Parish community mourning deeply. Loved ones have described her as a vibrant, caring woman whose life ended far too soon.
For Louisiana State Police, the tragedy underscores an ongoing message: the importance of roadway attentiveness and consistent seatbelt use.What began as an ordinary evening drive has become a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can be altered. For those who knew Victoria Grantham, her memory will live on, even as the community searches for healing in the wake of devastating loss.
