Grant Parish, LA (11/3/2024) – A Flatwoods man was killed in a Grant Parish crash early Sunday morning.
Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 8, east of Pollock, around 6:30 a.m. on November 3, 2024. The crash claimed the life of 60-year-old James W. Bennett.
The investigation revealed that Bennett was driving a 1992 GMC westbound on Louisiana Highway 8 when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle left the roadway. The truck traveled down the ditch embankment and struck a tree.
Bennett, who was unrestrained, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities collected routine toxicology samples for analysis as the investigation into this Grant Parish crash continues. Police remind drivers that while not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can significantly reduce the risk of fatal injuries. Properly restraining every occupant can often mean the difference between life and death.
