Monroe Man Killed in Winn Parish Crash (1)

Winn Parish – On August 11, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 471 near Atlanta. The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Dustin Demoss of Monroe.

The initial investigation revealed that a 1995 Dodge work truck, driven by Demoss, was northbound on Louisiana Highway 471. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge crossed the centerlines into the southbound travel lane and collided head-on with a 2012 GMC.

Demoss, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger of the GMC, who were restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.

Contact Information:

M/T Casey Wallace

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section

Office: (318) 266-7275

[email protected]