Unrestrained Driver Killed, Deputy Injured in Two-Vehicle Red River Parish Crash

Coushatta – On February 22, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 near Cut-Off Road. The crash claimed the life of 70-year-old Ella Winn of Coushatta.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by 23-year-old Asia Pikes, was traveling west on U.S. Highway 84. The Tahoe was visibly marked as a Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office unit with emergency lights and sirens activated. At the same time, a 2022 Nissan Rogue, driven by Winn, was traveling east on U.S. Highway 84. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan made a left turn and collided with the Tahoe.

Winn, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Pikes, who was properly restrained, sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, Louisiana State Police urges drivers to obey all traffic laws, remain alert while driving, and ensure every occupant is properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
eddie.thomas2@la.gov

DEPUTY INJURED IN CRASH: A Pasco County Sheriff's Deputy and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Collier Parkway an SR-54 Tuesday evening.

A marked Pasco County Chevy Tahoe, driven by a 26-year-old male deputy, was traveling northbound on Collier Parkway with emergency lights and siren activated. As the deputy slowed to clear the intersection with SR-54, a westbound Lexus sedan, driven by a 56-year-old Lutz man, failed to stop and collided with the Tahoe.

The impact caused the patrol vehicle to overturn, slide across the intersection into the southbound lanes of Collier Parkway, and collide with a Chevy pickup truck driven by a 37-year-old Land O' Lakes man.

Both the deputy and the driver of the Lexus sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or, positive thoughts for their recovery. 🙏🏻

The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Honoring the Life and Service of One of Our Own. Your Dedication and Sacrifice Will Never Be Forgotten. Rest in Peace, Agent Maland. #HonorFirst

Chief Michael W. Banks

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