Yesterday, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Deville, LA. He was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected during the crash.
Troopers responded to the crash around 12:00 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 913, north of LA Hwy 8. The crash involved a 2000 Freightliner (loaded log truck), driven by Matthew D. Howerton (W/M 32 yoa). The Freightliner was southbound on LA Hwy 913 when Howerton lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle entered a ditch and overturned.
Howerton was pronounced dead.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes.
Troop E Troopers have investigated one fatal crash in 2019, resulting in one fatality.