Published: 03-22-2026 | Category: Troop L
Washington Parish – On March 22, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA Highway 436 near LA Highway 62 in Washington Parish. The crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Hayden S. Davis of Franklinton.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Davis was driving a 2008 Infiniti G35 east on LA Highway 436. At the same time, a 2026 Kia K5 was traveling east on LA Highway 436. For reasons still under investigation, the Infiniti was attempting to pass the Kia in a no-passing zone, and the vehicles collided. As a result of the crash, the Infiniti ran off the roadway and overturned.
Davis, who was unrestrained, was ejected from the vehicle and died on scene. The driver of the Kia, was properly restrained and uninjured.
As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, remain properly restrained at all times. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can mean the difference between life and death.
Contact Information:
Trooper Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (985) 302-9272
[email protected]