Two People Killed In Separate Claiborne, Webster Parish Crashes

Homer – On February 27, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 2 near Bella-Vista Road. The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Terry Ford of Homer.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Ford, was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 2. For reasons still under investigation, Ford’s vehicle exited the roadway and collided with a tree.

Ford, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced deceased. Impairment is not suspected; however, routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Sarepta – This morning, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 371 near Bennett Road. The crash claimed the life of 57-year-old Donnie Womack of Logansport.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Ford F-150, driven by Womack, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 371. For reasons still under investigation, Womack’s vehicle exited the roadway, entered a private driveway, and overturned. Womack, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is suspected, and toxicology samples were collected 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 often 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]