Bastrop, Louisiana - A devastating two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 165 at its intersection with Louisiana Highway 1268 has resulted in the loss of life of a 69-year-old Oak Grove, Louisiana man. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 31, 2024, shortly after 7:00 a.m.

According to the initial investigation conducted by Louisiana State Police Troop F, a 2008 Ford F-350, driven by Jimmy Densmore, was traveling west on Louisiana Highway 1268. At the same time, a Freightliner box truck was traveling north on U.S. Highway 165 in the left lane. For reasons still under investigation, the Ford proceeded from the stop sign when it was unsafe to do so and traveled into the path of the Freightliner. As a result, the Freightliner struck the Ford.

Densmore, who was unrestrained, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Freightliner, who was properly restrained, was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis.