Earlier this evening, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a man from Marksville, LA.
Troopers responded to the crash around 6:30 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 453 north of LA Hwy 1.
The crash involved a 1998 Jeep, driven by Dean P. Dauzat (W/M 44 yrs). The Jeep was north bound on LA Hwy 453 when Dauzat lost control and exited the right side of the roadway.
After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a culvert before overturning and colliding with a ditch embankment and two trees.
Dauzat was not wearing his seatbelt.
He was transported to Avoyelles Hospital for treatment.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Contact:
S/T Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Troop E Public Affairs
Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)
www.lsp.org
