On February 26, 2025, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Bellevue Road. The crash claimed the life of 43-year-old Ronnie Garcia of Haughton.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 1997 Toyota SUV, driven by Garcia, was traveling east on U.S. Highway 80. For reasons still under investigation, Garcia’s vehicle exited the roadway and overturned.
Garcia, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is not suspected; however, routine toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being severely injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce injuries during crashes.