Published: 05-27-2026 | Category: Troop F
Pioneer – On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 17 south of Forest Cemetery Road. The crash claimed the life of 11-year-old Bracen Hagood of Pioneer.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2017 Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 17. At the same time, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 17. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota crossed over the centerline and struck the Chevrolet head-on in the southbound lane of Louisiana Highway 17.
Hagood, who was the front-seat passenger in the Toyota, was unrestrained and seriously injured. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Toyota, who was unrestrained, was also transported to an area hospital for serious injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, who was properly restrained, received minor injuries. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Troopers learned that Hagood succumbed to his injuries and died. This crash remains under investigation.
Children should remain in properly fitted and installed child safety seats and booster seats until they are nine or have outgrown the height or weight limits of a child restraint system. Additionally, children under 13 should remain seated in the rear seat whenever possible, as required by Louisiana law and because it provides greater protection in a crash. For more information regarding Louisiana child passenger restraint system laws, recommendations, and to find the nearest Child Safety Fitting Station, please visit www.lahighwaysafety.org.
Contact Information:
ST Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]