Concordia Parish, LA (March 14, 2024) – Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 at Pete Davis Road around 12:45 a.m. on March 14, 2024.
The crash resulted in the death of 76-year-old Robert Hood of Jonesville.
The investigation revealed that Hood, driving a 1999 Jeep Cherokee eastbound on U.S. Highway 84, veered off the roadway for reasons still being investigated. His vehicle then traveled down the ditch embankment and collided with a tree.
Hood, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A juvenile passenger, whose restraint usage is unknown, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Routine toxicology samples were obtained for analysis.
The crash investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities emphasize the importance of seat belt usage in reducing fatalities and injuries in crashes. Despite ongoing investigations, Troop E has investigated 13 fatal crashes resulting in 15 deaths in 2024.
