Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 121 near Bob Stark Road on June 24 at approximately 6:55am. This crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Shellie Slocum of Boyce.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by Slocum, was southbound on Louisiana Highway 121. For reasons still under investigation, Slocum’s vehicle crossed the centerlines into the northbound travel lane and collided head-on with a 2021 Nissan Rogue.
Slocum, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the Nissan Rogue, who was restrained, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.
While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in the state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.