Winnsboro, LA (September 4, 2024) – A deadly crash occurred on Wednesday, September 4, on Hwy 130 near Turner Neal Rd, involving a Mack dump truck and a Ford F-150. Louisiana State Police reported that the Mack truck was traveling west when it veered left, crossing the centre line.
The truck collided head-on with the Ford, driven by 20-year-old Ethan Cottingham, who was heading east. Cottingham, not wearing a seatbelt, sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Mack truck driver, who wore a seatbelt, was not injured in the accident.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Authorities are working to understand the events leading up to this tragic incident.