West Carroll Parish, LA (October 26, 2026) – A 57-year-old man from Epps died Friday, October 23, after a 2025 Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and hit his 2019 Chevrolet Equinox on Louisiana Highway 17.
According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened shortly before 7 a.m. The Ford had been heading south, and the Chevrolet was heading north. The Ford veered left for reasons that are still under investigation
The Chevrolet driver lost his life at the scene. The Ford driver was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into this wreck remains ongoing.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the man who died.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in West Carroll Parish, LA?
Louisiana law sets an order of eligible family members. The surviving spouse and children can bring a wrongful death claim first. If there are none, the parents may do so, followed by siblings, then grandparents. A separate survival action covers the person's own losses before death and passes to the same ordered group.
Timing is a second concern in these claims. Louisiana generally allows two years to file when the death occurred after July 1, 2024, while earlier deaths followed a shorter one-year period. The clock for a wrongful death claim typically runs from the date of death, and a survival claim has its own timing rules, so each date is worth confirming.
Recoverable losses may include funeral and medical expenses, lost financial support, and loss of love, affection, and companionship, depending on who qualifies. Birth certificates, marriage records, pay stubs, and funeral bills help establish both the family relationship and the financial loss.
Families commonly have to work out who qualifies while managing funeral arrangements, and a wrongful death lawyer can help confirm which relatives fit within Louisiana's ordered list and how the two claims fit together.
If your family is unsure who may file after a fatal accident in Louisiana, our team at Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law can explain how the ordered list of beneficiaries generally works.
We can review the specific facts of your case and help you understand what next steps may be available for you. You can call Parker Alexander Attorneys at Law at (318) 625-6262 to talk through your situation with our team and learn more.
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