Vernon Parish – Friday afternoon, a single-vehicle crash killed a man from DeRidder, LA. He was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed the crash took place on LA Hwy 10, which involved a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 78-year-old James Paul George. The Toyota was westbound on LA Hwy 10 when George lost control, exited the left side of the roadway and hit a structure.
As a result of the crash, George was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.