Published: 04-14-2026 | Category: Troop F
Monroe – On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 80 at its intersection with Rowland Drive. The crash claimed the life of 22-year-old Beccalenia Randle of Winnsboro.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Jeep Liberty, driven by 40-year-old Amanda Rasmussen, was traveling east on U.S. Highway 80. At the same time, a 2018 Dodge Journey, driven by Randle, was traveling west on U.S. Highway 80. For reasons still under investigation, Rasmussen crossed the center line and struck the Dodge head-on in the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 80.
Randle and the Dodge’s front seat passenger, who were both properly restrained, received serious injuries. They were both transported to area hospitals for treatment. Rasmussen, who was not properly restrained, was also transported to an area hospital for treatment. Rasmussen was suspected of being impaired at the time of the crash. Routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis.
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Troopers learned that Randle succumbed to her injuries and died.
The investigation continued into the crash that claimed the life of Beccalenia Randle. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Troopers received toxicology sample results indicating that Rasmussen’s blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit at the time of the crash (.189g% BAC). Based on these findings, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F obtained an arrest warrant for Rasmussen through the 4th Judicial District Court on charges of vehicular homicide, first degree vehicular negligent injuring, driving left of center, and safety belt use.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Marshals with the Western District of Louisiana Violent Offender Task Force Monroe Field Office arrested Rasmussen and booked her into the Ouachita Correctional Center without incident.
Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists that if you feel differently, you drive differently. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs have many effects on the body that negatively affect driving skills. These drugs can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.
Contact Information:
Senior Trooper Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop F
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]