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Jonathon Puente and Edgardo Reyes-Rivera Killed in Head-On Crash on Louisiana Highway 27 in Calcasieu Parish
Jonathon Puente, a 35-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas, and Edgardo Reyes-Rivera, 23, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, were killed Friday afternoon in a devastating head-on collision on Louisiana Highway 27, according to the Louisiana State Police .
Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to the fatal two-vehicle crash shortly after 3:30 p.m. on May 8 near Natalie Road in Calcasieu Parish.
Preliminary findings from investigators indicate that Reyes-Rivera was driving a 2022 Toyota Camry northbound on Highway 27 while Puente was traveling southbound in a 2014 BMW 550i.
According to state police, the Toyota crossed the centerline for reasons that remain under investigation and entered the southbound lane, where it collided head-on with the BMW.
Authorities said Reyes-Rivera was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, where he later died from his injuries.
Puente, who investigators said was properly restrained, suffered fatal injuries in the violent collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As part of standard investigative procedures, toxicology samples were collected from both drivers and submitted for laboratory analysis.
Officials have not yet released the results or confirmed whether impairment may have been a factor in the crash.
The Louisiana State Police stated that the investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing as troopers continue working to determine the exact circumstances that caused the Toyota to cross into oncoming traffic.
Following the crash, state police reminded motorists about the importance of safe and attentive driving.
Troopers urged drivers to avoid distractions behind the wheel and emphasized that wearing seat belts significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death in traffic collisions.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding road conditions, weather, or whether any other contributing factors were involved at the time of the crash.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. โ Authorities are responding to an initial report of an incident involving a small aircraft at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego.
The airport is located at 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive, where officials are investigating the reported aircraft incident.
Details about what happened, including whether anyone was injured or the extent of any damage, have not yet been released.
Emergency crews and authorities are expected to assess the situation and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further information is expected to be released as officials continue their response and investigation.