TROOP F NEWS RELEASE
February 8, 2021
Two Separate Crashes in Troop F Area Leave Two People Dead
Morehouse Parish – Earlier this morning, shortly before 7:20 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 139 just south of Naff Avenue. This crash claimed the life of a Bastrop man who was not wearing his seat belt. The initial investigation revealed a 2019 Jeep Wrangler, driven by 75-year-old Larry Walker, was crossing LA Hwy 139 from a private driveway. A 2005 Ford Explorer, driven by 32-year-old Amber Smith of Hamburg, AR, was traveling northbound on LA Hwy 139 when it struck the Jeep. After impact, Walker was ejected from the vehicle. Walker was pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis.
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.
The crash remains under investigation.
Franklin Parish – Shortly before 8:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to another two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 578, at the intersection of LA Hwy 863. This crash claimed the life of a Winnsboro man.
The initial investigation revealed a 2003 Ford Taurus, driven by 58-year-old Johnny Montgomery, was traveling east on LA Hwy 863. For reasons still under investigation, Montgomery failed to yield at the intersection and was struck by a 2007 Peterbuilt 18-wheeler that was traveling south on LA Hwy 578.
Montgomery was pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis.
The crash remains under investigation.
In 2021, Troop F has investigated seven fatal crashes resulting in nine deaths.
Contact Information:
M/T Michael Reichardt
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
michael.reichardt@la.gov
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