Louisiana State Police Troop G troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Oct. 7 around 4:10 am on Hwy. 1, North of Yearwood Road. The crash claimed the life of Melvin Henix, 64 of Shreveport.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Hyundai SUV, driven by Christian West, 26 of Bossier City, was traveling south on Hwy. 1. At the same time, a 2005 Ford pickup, driven by Henix, was traveling north on Hwy. 1. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai crossed the centerline and collided with the Ford.

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