Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, Louisiana State Police, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS were dispatched on Feb. 22 around 7:03 am by the NATCOM 911 Center to a reported single-vehicle crash with injuries on Hwy. 117 near Pete Rodgers Road south of Hagewood, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies arrived on scene and found the sole occupant of the vehicle suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary information indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by a 22-year-old Leesville woman, was traveling southbound on Hwy. 117 near Pete Rodgers Road when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle exited the roadway on the right side. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle overturned at least three times before coming to rest near a tree line.

The driver was able to free herself from her seat belt and crawl out through the rear passenger door, where she flagged down a passing motorist who contacted 911.

The driver was transported by EMS to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop E are investigating the crash.

Deputies remind motorists to always wear their seat belt, including all passengers. Wearing a seat belt can significantly reduce the chances of serious injury or death in a crash.

Deputy B. Desadier responded for the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.