Woman and teen killed in single-vehicle crash in Claiborne Parish
Summary
Car Crash Claiborne Parish Louisiana in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana: On Saturday morning, June 20, a Ram pickup truck traveling on Louisiana Highway 9 near Louisiana Highway 518 went off the roadway and struck a tree, killing passenger Katie Barber, 22, from Tylertown, MS, and a 14‑year‑old passenger from Kentwood. Both victims were wearing seatbelts when they died at the scene. The driver of the truck and two other passengers, also properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Louisiana State Police are investigating the crash and have sent toxicology samples from the driver for analysis.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Barber | Passenger | Fatal |
| driver of the Ram pickup truck | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Woman and teen killed in single-vehicle crash in Claiborne Parish