Shortly before 7:00 p.m. October 1, Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy 165 at Ticheli Road. This crash claimed the life of two young passengers.
The initial investigation revealed a Trooper in a fully-marked State Police 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling south on U.S. Hwy 165, responding to a separate crash. For reasons still under investigation, the Tahoe rear-ended a 2020 Kia Forte that was traveling in the same lane. After impact, the Forte rotated and struck a large metal signal pole along the rear driver’s side.
Both of the rear-seat passengers were taken to a local hospital where they were later pronounced dead. The driver and front-seat passenger of the Forte were also taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.