Louisiana State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20.
The incident occurred at the intersection of La. Highway 527 and Fairview Point Road.
Investigation shows that a 2006 Mazda Miata driven by Iris Dixon, 64, of Ringgold was travelling north on Fairview Point Road. At the same time, a 2005 Dodge pickup, driven by Robert Cheatwood, 61, of Elm Grove, was travelling east on La. Highway 527.
Officials say Dixon failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by Cheatwood. Dixon was wearing her seatbelt but suffered fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
Cheatwood was also wearing a seatbelt and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation, however, impairment is not suspected to be a factor.
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