It is with profound sadness that we remember Alyssia Stewart, 35, and Dusharne Stewart, 37, both of Prairieville, whose lives were tragically taken following a devastating multi-vehicle crash in Ascension Parish. Their sudden deaths have left family members, friends, loved ones, and members of their community struggling with an immeasurable sense of loss.
The crash occurred Wednesday evening at approximately 6 p.m. on Interstate 10 eastbound near milepost 169. According to authorities, four vehicles were involved in the collision. A 2022 Ford F-250 reportedly struck the rear of a 2017 Nissan Altima driven by Alyssia, setting off a chain reaction that involved a 2026 Kia Carnival and a 2023 GMC Yukon.
Alyssia was driving the Nissan, while Dusharne was traveling as her passenger. Both were properly restrained and transported to a local hospital following the crash. Despite receiving emergency medical attention, their injuries proved fatal, and both were pronounced deceased.
For their families, the tragedy is difficult to comprehend. Losing one loved one unexpectedly can leave an enormous void, but losing two people in the same devastating event can make the grief even more difficult to process.
Alyssia Stewart was only 35 years old. Her life represented years of memories, relationships, experiences, hopes, and moments shared with the people closest to her. Her passing leaves behind memories that will now become even more precious to everyone who knew and loved her.
There will be moments when her absence feels impossible to accept. Family members may remember her through photographs, conversations, celebrations, familiar places, or simple everyday experiences. Those memories may bring tears, but they can also provide comfort by preserving the love and connection that existed during her life.
Dusharne Stewart, 37, was also taken from his loved ones far too soon. His death has created another painful absence for family and friends who now must learn to navigate life without someone who was part of their world.
Dusharne’s life should never be defined only by the circumstances of the crash. He was a person with his own relationships, memories, experiences, and connections. Those who loved him will carry those memories forward and remember him for the moments that made his life meaningful.
The loss of Alyssia and Dusharne together is particularly heartbreaking. Their loved ones are now mourning two lives connected by the same tragic event. Family gatherings and familiar occasions may bring reminders of both of them, making their absence especially difficult.
Grief does not follow a predictable path. Some days may bring overwhelming sadness, while other moments may unexpectedly bring laughter when a cherished memory comes to mind. Every photograph, story, shared experience, and familiar reminder can become part of the process of keeping their memories alive.
Their passing is also a solemn reminder of how quickly an ordinary journey can change. A routine drive along a highway can become a tragedy in a matter of seconds, leaving families facing a future they never imagined.
As their loved ones mourn, may they find strength in one another and comfort in the memories Alyssia and Dusharne left behind. May the support of family, friends, and their wider community help them through the difficult days ahead.
May Alyssia Stewart and Dusharne Stewart be remembered not for the crash that took their lives, but for the lives they lived, the people they loved, and the memories they created.
May they rest in peace, and may their families find comfort in knowing that their lives mattered and their memories will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved them.