Unrestrained Driver Killed, One Injured in Two-Vehicle Rapides Parish Crash

Pineville – On October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 107 near Craig Path Road. The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Ramon Galbon of Pineville.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford F-150, driven by Galbon, was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 107. At the same time, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Louisiana Highway 107. For reasons still under investigation, the Ford crossed the centerline and collided with the Chevrolet.

Galbon, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, who was unrestrained, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment on the part of Galbon is suspected. Standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while in motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
[email protected]