Pineville, LA (7/16/2023) – Neighbors in the Cedar Ridge Neighborhood reported that a jeep carrying eight people flipped, injuring all vehicle occupants.
The incident occurred around 6:30 pm in the Cedar Ridge Neighborhood just outside Pineville, off Hwy 107.
Neighbors said five occupants were ejected from the vehicle, and three were pinned beneath when they arrived. Neighbors banded together to pull the three victims from under the overturned vehicle.
Louisiana State Police (LSP) confirmed the incident and stated all eight victims were transported to a local hospital. The conditions of the vehicle occupants are unknown at this time.
LSP, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and Acadian Ambulance Services were on the scene.
This is a developing story; no further information is known at this time.
“Although not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.”
Louisiana State Police
