Just before 6:00 p.m. on Monday (August 26, 2024), Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA 43 near Turkey Creek Road in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Raymond Lexia Jr. of Independence.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 Ford Ranger, driven by Lexia, was traveling northbound on LA 43. At the same time, a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by 35-year-old Mitchell Ballard, was traveling southbound on LA 43. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet traveled off the roadway, overcorrected, and entered the northbound lanes of travel, impacting the Ford in a head-on manner.
Lexia was properly restrained but was pronounced deceased on the scene. Ballard was not properly restrained and sustained minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, Ballard was arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Jail for Negligent Homicide and Careless Operation. Impairment is not a suspected factor in this crash, however, standard toxicology samples will be taken and submitted for analysis. This crash is still under investigation.
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