The Pineville Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Rainbow Drive and Highway 71 on Jan. 27 at approximately 5am. The driver of one of the vehicles involved reported injuries to his leg and was subsequently transported by Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
On Jan. 28 the Pineville Police Department was informed by the Rapides Parish Coroner’s Office that the driver, identified as Mr. Zachary Bell, had passed away at a local hospital.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing and has been handed over to Pineville PD’s Traffic Division for further review.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Pineville Police Department at (318) 442-6603 Ext. 1.