Earlier Monday morning, April 17, State Troopers arrested 43-year-old Edtreum Loyd of Jonesboro. After a thorough investigation, Troopers obtained an arrest warrant and charged Loyd with vehicular homicide, reckless operation, and possession of marijuana. He was booked at the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office Jail.

The wreck took place on February 2 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a three-vehicle fatality crash on LA Hwy 507, west of LA Hwy 9. This crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Melissia Bolyer of Jonesboro.

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. 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. Lloyd 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 Lloyd before it re-entered the eastbound lane. Boyler’s car was struck by Lloyd’s big rig.

Bolyer, who was unrestrained, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Bienville Parish Coroner’s Office. Loyd was restrained and was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Peterbilt was restrained and was not injured in the crash.