A three-vehicle crash Thursday claimed the life of 40-year-old Melissia Bolyer of Jonesboro, La.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop G Public Affairs Officer Jonathan Odom, troopers arrived on the scene of the fatality crash on La. Hwy 507 west of La. Hwy. 9 at around 10:30 a.m.
“The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 International tractor-trailer driven by 43-year-old Edtreum Loyd of Jonesboro was traveling west on La. Hwy. 507,” Odom said. “At the same time, a 2015 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling east on La. Hwy. 507, followed by a 2019 Nissan Versa driven by Bolyer.”
Odom said the International crossed the center line and exited the roadway to the left. The driver of the Peterbilt took evasive action and exited the road to the right but was struck by the International before it re-entered the eastbound lane. The Nissan was struck by the International. After this impact, it exited the roadway, and the International overturned and also exited the roadway.
“Bolyer, who was unrestrained, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner’s Office,” Odom said. “Loyd was restrained and transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Peterbilt was restrained and not injured in the crash.
Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash; however, routine toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.
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