Unrestrained Converse Woman Killed in DeSoto Parish Crash
DeSoto Parish – On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, just before 8:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on US Hwy 171 at Hudson Darby Road. This crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Jessica Farris, who was not restrained.
The initial investigation revealed a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Farris, was traveling north on US Hwy 171. At the same time, a 2012 Kenworth tractor-trailer was also traveling north on US Hwy 171 in front of Farris. For reasons still under investigation, Farris struck the rear of the Kenworth tractor-trailer.
Farris, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to DeSoto Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. A three-year-old female passenger who was in a child safety seat was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Kenworth was not injured in the crash.
Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash; however, routine toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.
Buckling up is the most effective way to protect yourself during a vehicle crash. Failure to take a few seconds to buckle up can have devastating consequences. Louisiana law requires every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, to be properly restrained day or night.
In 2022, Troop G has investigated 33 fatal crashes, resulting in 36 deaths.
Contact Information:
TFC Jonathan Odom
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs – Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7409
