Woman and teen killed in single-vehicle crash in Claiborne Parish

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Louisiana Highway 9 near Louisiana Highway 518
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Incident type
Crash

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

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