Published: 12-03-2025 | Category: Troop B
Reserve – On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA 44 at West Seventh Street in St. John the Baptist Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 44-year-old Justin Stout of Paulina.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Stout was driving a 2008 Ford F-150 east on LA 44, approaching West Seventh Street at a high rate of speed, when, for unknown reasons, the Ford ran off the right side of the roadway. Stout overcorrected and lost control of the Ford before traveling off the left side of the roadway, striking a raised curb, and then a utility pole.
Due to the severity of the crash, Stout, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the Ford, suffered serious injuries, and died on scene. Impairment is unknown; however, routine toxicology results are pending. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers want to remind the public that although not all crashes are survivable, wearing your seatbelt drastically decreases your chance of injury or death during a crash. It is crucial to remember that speeding decreases reaction time, increases stopping distance, heightens the risk of losing control of your vehicle, and reduces the effectiveness of safety devices in the event of a crash. Taking simple precautions, such as wearing a seatbelt, following all traffic laws, and adhering to speed limits, increases safety on the road.
Contact Information:
Trooper First Class Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (504) 471-2775
[email protected]