Published: 05-11-2026 | Category: Troop G
Homer – This morning, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 2 near Arizona Road. The crash claimed the lives of 48-year-old Donyull White of Shreveport and 72-year-old Shirley Mitchell of Homer.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 BMW 528i, driven by White, was traveling west on Louisiana Highway 2. At the same time, a 2014 Honda Accord, driven by Mitchell, was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 2. For reasons still under investigation, the BMW crossed the centerline and collided with the Honda.
White, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mitchell, who was unrestrained, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while in motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like 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]