Tragedy Strikes: East Texas Man Killed in Louisiana Crash on Highway 143. According to an investigation into the event, Lott was driving a 2015 Toyota Avalon north on Louisiana Hwy. 143 when he veered off the right side of the road.
USA: Louisiana A single-vehicle collision in Louisiana on Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a guy from East Texas.
Just before 3 p.m. on November 30, Louisiana State Police responded to a tragic single-vehicle collision on Louisiana Hwy. 143 close to New Wall Lake Road. The crash claimed the life of Johnnie Lott, Jr., 71, of Carthage.
According to the incident’s investigation, Lott was operating a 2015 Toyota Avalon north on Louisiana Hwy. 143 when, for an undisclosed cause, he veered off the right side of the road and wrecked his car. At the scene, he was declared dead.
Although they do not believe Lott was intoxicated at the time of the collision, police have requested normal toxicology samples to be taken and examined.
Ryan Davis, a spokesman for the Louisiana State Police, stated, “Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle.” “Never operate a vehicle while intoxicated, tired, or distracted. Observe all traffic regulations and make sure all passengers are securely buckled up. Even though not every crash can be survived, following basic safety measures like these can frequently mean the difference between life and death.
