Louisiana Man Killed in Crash Involving an 18-Wheeler on US 165
Louisiana Man Killed in Crash Involving an 18-Wheeler on US 165
Published October 28, 2021
Oakdale, LA – Louisiana State Police reported that on October 27, 2021, shortly before 7:30 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop D responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy 165, south of Pawnee Road in Allen Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Leon Henry Wallace Jr. of Glenmora.
The initial investigation revealed a 2020 Kenworth 18-wheeler, driven by 53-year-old James Randal Gowen of Milton, FL., was traveling south on US 165 in a merging lane adjacent to the left lane of travel. At the same time, a 2012 GMC Sierra, driven by Wallace, was also traveling south on US 165 in the left lane. As the driver of the 18-wheeler began to merge into the left lane of travel, the rear right side of the trailer struck the front left side of the GMC.
Wallace, who was properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Gowen was properly restrained and not injured. Toxicology samples were obtained from Gowen and Wallace and submitted for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.
Troop D has investigated 30 fatal crashes resulting in 31 deaths in 2021.
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