Port Allen Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in West Baton Rouge Parish

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
July 31, 2025

Port Allen – Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on July 31, 2025, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA 986 near Laplace Lane. The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Jerry Scott of Port Allen.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2022 Ford delivery truck was traveling east on LA 986 and slowed to a stop, preparing to turn left onto a private drive. At the same time, a 2017 Nissan Sentra, driven by Scott, was also traveling east on LA 986, behind the Ford. For reasons still under investigation, Scott failed to stop and struck the rear of the delivery truck.

Scott was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Ford was properly restrained and was uninjured. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make responsible choices when driving: avoid impairment, fatigue, and distractions. Follow traffic laws and ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained. While not all crashes are preventable, simple precautions like these can save lives.

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]