Louisiana Man Killed in Crash on LA 617

Louisiana – According to Louisiana State Police, at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, LSP Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 617 south of Louisiana Highway 838. Prince L. Sparks, 77, of Monroe, was killed in the crash. According to the preliminary investigation, Sparks’ 2015 Nissan Sentra entered the roadway from a private driveway and failed to yield to a southbound 2013 Ford F-250. As a result, the Ford and Nissan collided.

Sparks, who was restrained, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to the Ouachita Parish Coroner. The driver of the Ford, who was also restrained, was not injured. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were submitted for analysis.

Although the exact cause of the crash is still being investigated, Troopers want to remind the public that inattentive and distracted driving is dangerous and a leading cause of crashes in our state. To stay alert, motorists must pay attention to what is going on outside of the vehicle they are driving and get plenty of rest.

Louisiana Stat Police said that in 2022, Troop F has investigated 11 fatal crashes, which have resulted in 13 fatalities.