Gloster Man Killed in Webster Parish Crash

Published: 04-05-2022 | Category: Troop G

Minden – Earlier this morning, just before 4:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash on US Hwy 79 just north of Grider Road. This crash claimed the life of 65-year-old Gene Latin.

The initial investigation revealed Latin was driving southbound on US Hwy 79 in a 2008 Honda Accord. Latin struck a downed tree which had fallen into the roadway after a previous storm. After impact with the tree, the Accord exited the roadway.

Latin, who was wearing his seat belt, suffered fatal injuries as a result of this crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Webster Parish Coroner. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor; however, routine toxicology samples will be submitted for analysis.

In 2022, Troop G has investigated eight fatal crashes, which have resulted in nine deaths.

Contact Information:
M/T Casey Wallace
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 239-091
casey.wallace@la.gov