Rapides Parish, LA (September 13, 2024) – Miguel Castillo, 32, of Longview, TX, died following a two-vehicle collision on I-49 near Woodworth. The crash occurred around 6:30 PM on Thursday, September 12. Castillo’s 2008 Nissan rear-ended a 2019 Freightliner as they traveled northbound.
After the collision, Castillo’s vehicle left the roadway, entering the median and striking cable barriers. He was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained severe injuries. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Freightliner’s driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, did not sustain any injuries. A toxicology sample from the scene was sent for analysis. Investigators are still examining the details of the crash.