TROOP D NEWS RELEASE
October 12, 2026
Troopers Investigating Two Separate Single-Vehicle Crashes in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles – On October 10, 2026, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 East near mile marker 37. The crash claimed the life of a 47-year-old man of Alton, Texas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Kenworth T680 was traveling east on Interstate 10. For reasons still under investigation, the Kenworth traveled off the roadway. The driver overcorrected, causing the Kenworth to reenter the roadway and overturn.
The driver of the Kenworth, who was properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is unknown; however, routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Iowa – On October 10, 2026, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 3059 near Jeff Davis Ward Line Road. The crash claimed the life of a 75-year-old man of Pensacola, Florida.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2026 Dodge Durango was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 3059. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, entered a ditch, and overturned.
The driver of the Dodge, who was properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two passengers were both properly restrained, sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment is unknown; however, routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Contact Information:
Trooper Roy Jones
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop D
Office: (337) 491-2511
