Tragic Accident Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Mason Hanks in Gueydan A devastating accident in **Gueydan, Louisiana**, has claimed the life of **21-year-old Mason Hanks**, whose body was discovered inside his overturned truck submerged in a canal late Wednesday night. According to the **Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office**, deputies responded to the scene near **Clesmae Road** after a passerby reported seeing a vehicle partially visible beneath the water’s surface.
When first responders arrived, they found the pickup truck upside down in the canal. Sadly, Mason was already deceased inside. Investigators believe the crash occurred late **Tuesday night**, shortly after 10:26 p.m.—the last recorded activity from Mason’s phone on the Life360 tracking app. He had reportedly been driving home after visiting friends when, for reasons still unclear, the truck veered off the road as he turned into a driveway and plunged into the water.
Authorities are still working to determine what caused the accident—whether it was a mechanical failure, a misjudged turn, or a loss of control due to the narrow, unlit roadway. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that toxicology and accident reconstruction reports are pending, but no foul play is currently suspected.Family members describe Mason as a kind, hardworking young man who loved the outdoors and was known for his easy smile and loyalty to friends.
His sudden passing has sent waves of grief through the tight-knit Gueydan community, where residents have begun placing flowers and candles near the crash site in remembrance.“Mason had a heart bigger than most,” a close family friend said. “He was loved deeply, and his loss will be felt forever.”Authorities continue to investigate the tragic circumstances surrounding the crash and urge drivers to use caution on rural roads, especially after dark.
