Published: 11-08-2025 | Category: Troop E
Avoyelles Parish – On November 8, 2025, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1 near Hamburg. The crash claimed the life of 41-year-old Luke J. Terrell of Moreauville.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia K5 was northbound on Louisiana Highway 1. For reasons still under investigation, the Kia crossed the centerlines into the southbound travel lane and collided head-on with a 2021 Chevrolet Spark.
The driver of the Kia, who was restrained, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Terrell, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. Charges are pending.
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]