Published: 05-10-2026 | Category: Troop G
DeSoto Parish – This morning, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 175 near Louisiana Highway 5. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Delon Perkins of Tyler, TX.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Kenworth tractor-trailer, driven by Perkins, was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 175. For reasons still under investigation, Perkins’ vehicle exited the roadway and overturned.
Perkins, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges drivers to obey all traffic laws and remain alert while driving. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these 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]