35-year-old Stuart Hulin was killed in a devastating single-vehicle crash along Louisiana Highway 86 earlier this week. The fatal incident, confirmed by Louisiana State Police, unfolded Tuesday evening and has left family, friends, and neighbors searching for answers in the wake of an unimaginable loss.
The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on November 26 near Big Don Lane in Iberia Parish. Troopers responding to the scene found Hulin’s 2014 Audi Q5 overturned after veering off the eastbound side of the highway while rounding a curve. Hulin was not wearing a seat belt at the time and sustained serious injuries.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. A standard toxicology sample was collected and submitted for analysis, with the preliminary investigation indicating the vehicle failed to negotiate the curve for reasons still under review. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
Stuart Hulin grew up in the bayou communities of St. Martinville, where family gatherings and local traditions shaped his resilient and outgoing personality from childhood. Raised amid Louisiana’s Cajun heritage, he embraced the rhythms of rural life, forming bonds through school sports and church events.
Professionally, Stuart worked in the oilfield services sector, known among colleagues for his strong work ethic and reliability during demanding shifts in Iberia Parish. He balanced long hours with a commitment to community, often volunteering at local youth programs and supporting St. Martinville’s annual festivals.
Stuart’s world revolved around his devoted family, where he cherished his role as son and brother, creating joyful moments through shared crawfish boils and weekend fishing trips along Bayou Teche. He was the steady presence offering encouragement during milestones, his home a hub of laughter in St. Martinville’s welcoming neighborhoods.