One Louisiana Man Killed and One Injured in a Two-Vehicle Crash on US 425

Louisiana - Louisiana State Police reported that on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at about 11:45 a.m., LSP Troop F responded to a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 425 south of LA Highway 867. James A. Hales, 78, of Rayville, Louisiana, was killed in this crash.

The preliminary investigation found that a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado operated by 36-year-old Cody A. Jones of Archibald, Louisiana was heading south on US Highway 425. At the same time, Hales' 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was slowing to make a right turn into a private drive. Jones collided with the rear end of the Chevrolet for unknown reasons, causing both vehicles to travel off the roadway.

Hales, who was restrained, had life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Jones, who was unrestrained, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Impairment is not thought to be a role; however, regular toxicological samples were submitted for investigation. This accident is still being investigated.

Troop F has investigated 28 fatal crashes so far in 2022, resulting in 31 fatalities.