Unrestrained Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Lincoln Parish Crash (1)

Choudrant – On Thursday, June 12, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound just east of Louisiana Highway 145. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Pedro Victoriano Rios of Marshall, Texas.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2011 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Victoriano Rios, was traveling east on Interstate 20. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Victoriano Rios, who was unrestrained, received serious injuries. He was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. Routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chances of being severely injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce injuries during crashes.

Contact Information:
TFC Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]