Published: 08-25-2026 | Category: Fatal Crash
Ouachita Parish – On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, shortly before 1:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 34, just east of Sam Head Road. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Rylan Givens of West Monroe.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2012 Ford F-150, driven by Givens, was traveling west on Louisiana Highway 34. At the same time, a 2024 Kenworth Tractor, pulling a loaded chip trailer, was traveling east on Highway 34. For reasons still under investigation, the Ford veered left, crossed the centerline, and struck the Kenworth head-on in the eastbound lane.
Givens, who was properly restrained, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the Kenworth, who was properly restrained, received minor injuries. Routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Although the cause of this crash is still under investigation, Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, remain properly restrained at all times. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can mean the difference between life and death.
Contact Information:
ST Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]