Homer Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Claiborne Parish Crash

Claiborne Parish – This afternoon, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 9 near Forest Grove Road. The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Paul Hammon, Jr. of Homer.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Peterbilt 379 was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 9. At the same time, a 1999 Mack truck, driven by Hammon, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 9 in the southbound lane. For reasons still under investigation, the Mack truck collided with the Peterbilt and overturned.

Hammon, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt, who was properly restrained, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard 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]