Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Aug. 7 around 2 pm on U.S. Highway 71 just south of Fairview Alpha, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies reported that no injuries occurred in the incident. A 27-year-old Red River Parish man was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Impala northbound on US-71 when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway on the left side. The car struck a tree and overturned, causing the tree to fall into the roadway and partially block traffic.

Deputy A. Middleton investigated the crash. Authorities urged motorists traveling through the area at the time to proceed with caution, remain alert, and avoid distractions as the scene remained active during the response.