Unrestrained Driver Killed in Head-on East Feliciana Parish Crash

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
December 11, 2025

Slaughter – Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on December 10, 2025, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA 67, just north of LA 412, in East Feliciana Parish. The crash claimed the life of 34-year-old Edwin Harrell of Clinton.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Harrell was driving a 2011 Chrysler 200 north on LA 67 as it entered a right-hand curve. At the same time, a 2011 GMC cargo truck was traveling south on LA 67, approaching the same curve. For reasons still under investigation, Harrell crossed the center line and struck the GMC head-on.

Harrell was unrestrained at the time of the crash, ejected from the vehicle, and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and the front seat passenger of the GMC sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Restraint use is unknown at this time for the occupants of the GMC due to the damage to the vehicle. Impairment is an unknown factor in this crash; however, routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make responsible choices when driving: avoid impairment, fatigue, and distractions. Follow traffic laws and ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained. While not all crashes are preventable, simple precautions like these can save lives.

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]