A 69-year-old Pineville man died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on Louisiana Highway 3170, according to Louisiana State Police.
An LSP release states that Donald R. Jones, 68 of Alexandria, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on La. Highway 3170 when it crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with the 2003 Hyundai SUV driven by Oddis L. Dunbar, Jr.
Dunbar was restrained but sustained fatal injuries and pronounced dead at the scene, continues the release. Jones was also restrained and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
“Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis,” the release states.
While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state,” continues the release. “Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.”
This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: LSP: Pineville man dies in two-vehicle crash Saturday
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