Arcadia Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Claiborne Parish Crash

TROOP G NEWS RELEASE
October 21, 2024

Arcadia – Earlier today, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 519 near Louisiana Highway 533. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Bryan Bissell of Arcadia.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford pickup, driven by Bissell, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 519. For reasons still under investigation, Bissell’s vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree.

Bissell, who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. One adult passenger, who was properly restrained in the front passenger seat, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Three juvenile passengers, who were all properly restrained in the rear seat of the Ford, sustained moderate injuries and were also transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges all drivers to obey traffic laws and remain alert while driving. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
[email protected]