Published: 03-13-2026 | Category: Troop A
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
March 13, 2026
Denham Springs Man Killed in West Baton Rouge Parish Crash
Port Allen – Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 10 east near milepost 149 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 45-year-old Eric Sparks of Denham Springs.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Sparks was driving a 2024 Freightliner truck east on Interstate 10 near mile marker 149, in the left lane. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle exited the left side of the roadway and entered the median. The Freightliner then traveled across the westbound lanes before coming to rest in a ditch on the north side of the interstate.
Sparks was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment is suspected; however, routine toxicology samples will be obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make responsible choices when driving: avoid impairment, fatigue, and distractions. Follow traffic laws and ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained. While not all crashes are preventable, simple precautions like these can save lives.
Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]