Rapides Parish – On November 22, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Messina Road at Kincaid Boat Road. This crash claimed the life of 64-year-old Wendell A. Lovette of Boyce.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2003 Subaru Baja, driven by Lovette, was traveling north on Messina Road. For reasons still under investigation, Lovette lost control of the vehicle, which caused it to leave the roadway and impact a tree.
Lovette, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.
While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.