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NATCHITOCHES, La. – A two-vehicle crash Wednesday in Natchitoches Parish claimed the life of a Coushatta woman, state police said. The crash claimed the life of Diane Thomas, 66. Troopers said Thomas was eastbound on state Highway 486 when she crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound car. Thomas was restrained but suffered fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the second car, who was also restrained, suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a local hospital.