Unrestrained Driver Killed in West Carroll Parish Crash

Pioneer – On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Plum Grove Road, just north of Bayou Macon Cemetery Road. The crash claimed the life of 75-year-old Carl Carr of Epps.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Carr was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado south on Plum Grove Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet traveled off the left side of the road and struck a tree.

Carr, 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]