Published: 12-06-2025 | Category: Troop L
Franklinton – On December 6, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA 430 near Jamison Creek Road in Washington Parish. The crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Natilie Magee of Ridgeland, Mississippi.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Magee was driving a 2008 Saab 9-7X north on LA 430 near Jamison Creek Road when, for reasons still under investigation, Magee failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and ran off the right side of the roadway. Magee overcorrected and lost control of the Saab before crossing both lanes and traveling off the left side of the roadway, striking a tree, and overturning.
Magee, who was unrestrained, sustained serious injuries and died on scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained for analysis. 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 Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (985) 302-9272
[email protected]