Larry Dean Donald Jr. dies in fatal Bethany, Louisiana car crash

Larry Dean Donald Jr. dies in fatal Bethany, Louisiana car crash

Fatal Bethany, Louisiana car crash death of Larry Dean Donald Jr. – Obituary

Larry Dean Donald Jr., 40, of Deberry, Texas, was killed early Saturday morning following a tragic collision involving a red truck and an 18-wheeler at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 79 and Buncumbe Road in Bethany.

Authorities from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene shortly after 1:35 a.m. on June 1. Initial reports indicate that the red pickup truck Donald Jr. was driving drifted into oncoming traffic for reasons still being investigated and collided head-on with a northbound 18-wheeler.

Emergency responders from Caddo Fire District 3 pronounced Donald Jr. dead at the scene at approximately 2:55 a.m. The driver of the 18-wheeler sustained minor injuries and received medical care on site before being released.

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed the identity of the deceased. Investigators continue to examine the cause of the crash and ask that anyone with information contact the authorities.