Saturday morning Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol unit on U.S. Highway 84 near Cut-Off Road. LSP Trooper Eddie Thomas says the crash resulted in the death of 70-year-old Ella Winn of Coushatta.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that 23-year-old Asia Pikes was traveling west on U-S Highway 84. This Tahoe was visibly marked as a Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office unit. She was heading to an emergency, and she had lights and sirens activated.”
Thomas says Winn was traveling east in 2022 Nissan Rogue. For reasons still under investigation, Winn’s vehicle turned left and collided with the Tahoe.
“Winn, who was unrestrained at the time, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Pikes, who was restrained, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.”
Thomas urges drivers to follow traffic laws, stay alert, and always wear seat belts, as these precautions can make a critical difference in crash outcomes.
“We are realist in that, not all crashes are survivable, but if our motorist can take these simple steps and precautions, it can often mean the difference between life and death.”
Impairment isn’t suspected but samples were taken and the investigation is ongoing.
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