Plain Dealing Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Bossier Parish Crash (1)

Bossier Parish – This morning, shortly after 5:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a three-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 3 north of Louisiana Highway 160. The crash claimed the life of 27-year-old Chiner Long.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2021 Toyota Corolla, driven by Long, was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 3. At the same time, a 2018 Hyundai Sonata and a 2022 Ford F-250 were traveling south on Louisiana Highway 3. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota crossed the centerline and collided with the Hyundai and the Ford.

Long, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and passenger in the Hyundai, who were properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Ford was properly restrained and sustained no injuries. Impairment on the part of Long is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers often witness the tragic consequences of preventable crashes. Never operating a vehicle while impaired, fatigued, or distracted is essential, and always obey the posted speed limit. While not all crashes are survivable, taking these simple precautions can 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]