Boyce Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

TROOP E NEWS RELEASE

June 18, 2025

Boyce Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

Rapides Parish – On June 18, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 28 at Navy’s Way. This crash claimed the life of 22-year-old Nicholas J. Baqqett of Boyce.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2013 Ford Mustang, driven by Baqqett, was traveling West on Louisiana Highway 28. For reasons still under investigation, Baqqett failed to negotiate a left hand curve, exited the roadway, entered into the westbound ditch, and impacted a concrete culvert which caused Baqqett to be ejected from the vehicle.

Baqqett, restraint usage unknown, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Although not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:

M/T Casey Wallace

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section

Office: (318) 266-7275

[email protected]