Keachi, LA (9/22/2024) – A DeSoto Parish Fire Chief was arrested for DWI after a single-vehicle crash on September 21, 2024, in Keachi, Louisiana.
Louisiana State Police responded to the incident at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 5 and Highway 172.
The fire chief, 39-year-old Mark Magee, was driving a 2022 Ford F-250 assigned to Fire District 1 when he lost control of the vehicle. The truck veered off the road and struck a fire hydrant. Troopers on the scene detected signs of impairment and conducted further investigation.
Magee was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and careless operation of a vehicle. A blood sample was collected for analysis, and results are pending.
The vehicle was unmarked but equipped with emergency lights. The investigation is ongoing.
Officials remind the public that impaired driving is a leading cause of crashes in Louisiana. The DeSoto Parish Fire Chief’s DWI arrest highlights the importance of having a designated driver. Even one drink can impair reaction times and motor skills, posing significant risks on the road.
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