Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Claiborne Parish Crash

Summerfield – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 8:25 pm, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 9 near Corney Lake Road. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 72-year-old Martha Musticchi of Little Rock, Arkansas.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Honda Accord, driven by Musticchi, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 9. For reasons still under investigation, Musticchi’s vehicle left the roadway, collided with several trees, and entered a nearby lake where it became completely submerged.

Musticchi, who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges drivers to obey all 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]