RAPIDES PARISH, La. (11/26/2024) – A Ball man was killed in a crash on Gilly Williams Road at Obanion Road in Rapides Parish on Sunday afternoon. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the scene at approximately 3:20 PM on November 24, 2024.
The victim, 27-year-old Brandon L. Whatley, was driving a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Gilly Williams Road. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway, went down a ditch embankment, overturned, and struck a tree.
Whatley, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Routine toxicology tests were conducted, and the crash remains under investigation.
UrbanCast extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Whatley during this difficult time.
This tragic incident underscores the importance of wearing seat belts, which significantly reduce the risk of fatal injuries in crashes. Proper restraint can often mean the difference between life and death.
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