Winnsboro, LA (September 4, 2024) – A head-on collision on LA Hwy 130 near Turner Neal Rd resulted in a fatality on Wednesday, September 4. Ethan Cottingham, 20, of Winnsboro, died in the crash. The accident occurred when a Mack dump truck, driven by James Fowler, 69, veered left, crossing into Cottingham’s lane, causing a head-on collision.
Cottingham was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. Fowler, who was restrained, was uninjured. Toxicology samples have been collected for further analysis.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident.