Tragic Louisiana Crash Leads to Death of Driver

Officials at Louisiana State Police responded to a one-vehicle crash that took the life of a man after the vehicle ran off the roadway.

Trooper First Class Matthew Gaspard says the 33-year-old victim was driving down Louisiana Highway 109, and the man ended up crossing the centerline of the roadway. As of the time of this preliminary investigation, Gaspard does not yet know why the man crossed the centerline. They do know that when the vehicle left the roadway, it ended up hitting a tree.

Officials say the afternoon crash claimed the life of Jerrad Eisenback of Cross Plains, Texas. Gaspard says the investigation shows that Eisenback was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, but he unfortunately died from injuries caused by the impact.

As is routine in any fatality crash, officials say that a blood sample was taken so that toxicology tests can be completed.

When traveling on any roadway, officials with Louisiana State Police offer the following guidance about driving safety:

• Choosing to have every person in your vehicle buckled up helps reduce severe injuries and fatalities.
• Troopers ask everyone to avoid driving if any substance impairs them.
• Drivers experiencing fatigue can become a hazard on our roadways; if you are fatigued, do not drive.

Officials with Louisiana State Police say the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash is ongoing.