Minden, Louisiana – Two people were killed and two others injured late Thursday following a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 80 near Barbeque Road, authorities said. The crash closed the eastbound lanes of the highway for several hours as troopers investigated the scene.
According to Louisiana State Police, the collision happened around 10:40 p.m. when a 2017 GMC Yukon driven by Brian Frost, 50, was traveling west and allegedly collided head-on with a 2024 Kia Forte driven by Kendrick Fisher, 45, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene. The GMC then overturned, causing the Kia to collide with a 2016 Dodge Charger, troopers stated.
A passenger in the Kia sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, while the Dodge driver reportedly suffered minor injuries. All involved were properly restrained at the time of the crash, authorities noted. Impairment on the part of Frost is allegedly suspected, with toxicology samples taken for analysis. The investigation is ongoing.
Louisiana State Police emphasized that alcohol and drug impairment continue to be a leading factor in nearly half of all fatal crashes in the state. Troopers urged motorists to avoid driving while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, and to obey all traffic laws to help prevent further tragedies.
Contact information for Trooper Eddie Thomas of the Public Affairs Section-Troop G was provided for anyone seeking additional details.
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