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5152 2021-07-04 Troop F Head-On Crash in Union Parish Leaves One Man Dead

TROOP F NEWS RELEASE
July 4, 2021

Head-On Crash in Union Parish Leaves One Man Dead

Farmerville – On July 3, 2021, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 15, north of Farmerville. This crash claimed the life of a man from Downsville.

The initial investigation revealed a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 21-year-old Wiley Reeves of Farmerville, was traveling southbound on LA Hwy 15. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle traveled into the northbound lane of LA Hwy 15 and struck a 2010 GMC Canyon, driven by 41-year-old Johnny Sims of Downsville.

Sims, who was properly restrained, was taken to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Reeves was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. Reeves was cited for driving left of center and no seatbelt.

The crash remains under investigation.

In 2021, Troop F has investigated 27 fatal crashes resulting in 30 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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