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LSP: Fatal crash in Winn Parish claims life of Monroe man

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WINN PARISH, La. (KALB) - Troop E of the Louisiana State Police announced that a man from Monroe was killed on Saturday, June 15, following a fatal one-vehicle crash in Winn Parish. LSP stated that the crash, which occurred on Louisiana Hwy 34, claimed the life of Preston McCarvill, 58, of Monroe. Troopers arrived at scene on Saturday afternoon and began a preliminary investigation. They determined that McCarvill was driving east on Louisiana Hwy 34 and, for reasons not yet known, his vehicle left the road, went down an embankment and struck several trees. McCarvill was not wearing a seatbelt, was fatally injured and was pronounced dead at the scene. LSP stated that routine toxicology samples were collected for analysis. This investigation is ongoing.