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6087 2019-06-27 Troop G 70-Year-Old Killed in DeSoto Parish Crash
TROOP G NEWS RELEASE
June 27, 2019
70-Year-Old Killed in DeSoto Parish Crash

Logansport – On June 26, 2019, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a fatal crash involving one vehicle on U.S. Hwy 84, just east of the Texas line. The crash took the life of a man from Texas.

The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as a 2019 Ford Ranger, driven by 70-year-old Dan Husband of Joaquin, was traveling west on U.S. Hwy 84. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle exited the highway, traveled into a wooded area, and struck an embankment. Husband was pronounced dead at the scene by DeSoto Parish Coroner’s Office.

A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

In 2019, Troop G has investigated 11 fatal crashes resulting in 11 deaths.

Contact Information:
TPR Brent Hardy
Louisiana State Police
Troop G Public Affairs

Office: 318.741.7409
brent.hardy@la.gov

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