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The initial investigation revealed a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Rivers, was traveling westbound on Louisiana Highway 1216. For reasons still under investigation, Rivers lost control of his vehicle resulting in the vehicle to travel off the roadway and overturn.

Rivers, who was unrestrained, was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash. A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Buckling up is the most effective way to protect yourself during a vehicle crash. Failure to take a few seconds to buckle up can have devastating consequences. Louisiana law requires every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, to be properly restrained day or night.

Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists that if you feel differently, you drive differently. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs have many effects on the body that negatively affect driving skills. These drugs can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.

Troop E Troopers have investigated 47 fatal crashes in 2020, resulting in 55 fatalities.

Contact Information:
TFC Brent Hardy
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section