Ouachita Parish, Louisiana – Two men were killed Thursday morning in a commercial vehicle crash on Interstate 20 west of Well Road, prompting an ongoing state police investigation.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop F, the crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday near mile marker 324 on westbound I-20.
Investigators said a 46-year-old Vina, Alabama man was driving a blue 2012 Freightliner pulling a manufactured home in the left westbound lane. At the same time, a white 2013 Freightliner pulling a box trailer was traveling in the right lane.
For reasons still under investigation, the driver of the blue Freightliner allegedly veered right and struck the white Freightliner. After the initial impact, both commercial vehicles entered the median and struck the Vancil Road overpass bridge support.
State police said the Alabama driver was unrestrained and died at the scene from fatal injuries. A 45-year-old passenger from Laveen, Arizona, who was also reportedly unrestrained, died at the scene. The driver of the white Freightliner, who was properly restrained, sustained minor injuries.
Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis, according to state police. The crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana State Police reminded motorists that seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury or death and are required for all occupants under Louisiana law.
The crash caused temporary traffic disruptions Thursday along a major freight and commuter corridor through northeast Louisiana.
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