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Louisiana State Police say a driver was killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Beauregard Parish. Troopers say it happened shortly after 1:00 on Louisiana Highway 112, about 15 miles east of DeRidder. According to troopers, Michael Pharis, 34, of Boyce, was driving a 2019 Dodge Charger when, for an unknown reason, the car crossed the center line and hit the side of an 18-wheeler going the opposite direction, causing the big-rig to roll over. Pharis was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver had only minor injuries.