Driver killed in fiery single-vehicle crash
Published 8:00 am Thursday, December 28, 2023
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An unidentified driver was killed in fiery single-vehicle crash Wednesday night on La. 14 just south of Hayes.
Louisiana State Police Trooper Sgt. Derek Senegal said the driver of a pickup truck was traveling north on La. 14 crossed the centerline then traveled off the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the pickup truck became engulfed in flames.
The unidentified driver was unable to exit the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Positive identification for the driver is pending, Senegal said.
A toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troop D has investigated 35 fatal crashes resulting in 38 deaths in 2023.
