Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS, and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #7 responded to reports from the NATCOM 911 Center on June 18 around 5:13 am regarding an overturned commercial vehicle on fire on Interstate 49 northbound near milepost 150, north of Powhatan, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Reports indicated the overturned truck had been hauling plywood.
Deputies arrived on the scene and found the driver and a passenger suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were transported by EMS to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop E in Alexandria investigated the crash.
Deputies stated there was no road blockage, but noted it would take some time to clear the wreckage and cargo from the scene.
