In Loving Memory of Kyndal Vidrine

In Loving Memory of Kyndal Vidrine

Rapides Parish, LA — June 22, 2025 — A deep and painful sadness has fallen over the Oakdale community and all of Rapides Parish following the tragic passing of 13-year-old Kyndal Vidrine, who lost her life in a devastating UTV crash early Sunday morning.

At approximately 12:06 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal accident on West River Road, just south of Louisiana Highway 462. According to investigators, a Can-Am Outlander UTV driven by a juvenile was traveling northbound when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The UTV veered off the roadway and struck a parked Honda Foreman UTV. The impact ejected both juveniles from the Can-Am, as well as the driver of the parked UTV.

Kyndal Vidrine, a passenger in the Can-Am, sustained severe injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where, despite the best efforts of emergency personnel, she was pronounced deceased. The other two individuals involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Routine toxicology samples have been collected as part of the ongoing investigation.

The sudden loss of Kyndal has shaken the entire community. She was a vibrant, kind-hearted, and joyful young girl, known for her bright smile, her gentle spirit, and the love she shared so freely with those around her. She touched many lives in her short time, and her presence will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Kyndal was a beloved daughter, a loyal friend, and a student with a promising future. She brought warmth and laughter into every room she entered. Her friends describe her as someone who lifted others up, and her teachers recall a bright young mind full of potential and curiosity. In a world that often rushes by, Kyndal’s presence was a reminder of the innocence, beauty, and promise that lives within every child.

As news of her passing spread, friends, family, and neighbors have come together in shared grief and support. Vigils are being planned in her memory, and messages of love and condolence continue to pour in from across the region. The community’s response speaks volumes about the kind of person Kyndal was — someone who made a lasting impact through kindness, compassion, and joy.

Louisiana State Police have taken this moment to remind the public of the dangers of operating off-road vehicles like UTVs on public roadways. These vehicles are not designed for paved roads, and when operated improperly, the results can be catastrophic. Families are urged to speak with their children about safety, proper supervision, and responsible use.

There are no words to fully express the grief that now surrounds the Vidrine family. A light so bright has been extinguished far too soon, and the pain of that loss is felt deeply throughout every corner of Oakdale and beyond. But in the midst of sorrow, Kyndal’s spirit lives on — in the memories she leaves behind, in the love she gave so freely, and in the hearts of those who will carry her with them forever.

Funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days. In the meantime, the community holds tightly to one another, united in mourning and love, remembering a young girl whose life, though brief, was filled with meaning.

Rest in peace, Kyndal Vidrine.

You will never be forgotten. Your light will forever shine.