On March 1, 2026, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 167 near Dodson. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Miguel Angel Bello-Castillo of Farmerville.
Investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Bello-Castillo, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 167. For reasons still under investigation, Bello-Castillo lost control of the vehicle, which caused it to leave the roadway and impact the ditch embankment before overturning.
Bello-Castillo, who was restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. A passenger, who was also restrained, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. Impairment is a suspected factor in this crash. This crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana state police remind drivers that if you feel differently, you drive differently. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs have many effects on the body that negatively affect driving skills.
These drugs can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.
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