Louisiana
Two killed in Avoyelles Parish crash, LSP reports
AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) – The Louisiana State Police Troop E reported that two people were killed in Avoyelles Parish after a crash on July 4.
Troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash on Hwy 29 near Overby Road at around 1:30 am.
The incident reportedly killed Shepherd Roy Jr., 63, of Bunkie and Robert Johnson, 75, of Breaux Bridge.
Investigators stated that, for reasons not yet determined, a vehicle driven by Roy crossed into the oncoming lane on Hwy 29 and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by Johnson. Neither were wearing seatbelts and both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigator reportedly suspect that impairment was a factor in the crash. Routine toxicology samples were collected for analysis.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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