Impaired Driver Arrested in Union Parish Fatal Crash

Farmerville – On Friday, September 6, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 33 north of Farmerville. The crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Rodney Kesee Jr. of Farmerville.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 GMC Sierra, driven by 42-year-old Demetrius Miles, was traveling south on LA Hwy 33. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC exited the roadway and collided with a tree.

Kesee Jr., who was properly restrained, received serious injuries. He was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. Miles, who was properly restrained, received minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Miles was determined to be impaired at the time of the crash. He was arrested and booked into the Union Parish Jail for vehicular homicide, no driver's license, and careless operation. This crash remains under investigation.

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:
Trooper First Class Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop F
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]