Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS were dispatched by the NATCOM 911 Center on Sept. 30 around 7:06 pm to reports of a vehicle rolling over a man in the 500 block of New Roads Road, just north of Natchitoches, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies and EMS arrived to find a 66-year-old Natchitoches man suffering from moderate injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, EMS requested air medical support from Air Evac Lifeteam #160.
Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #6 responded to assist deputies in establishing a landing zone at the Posey Road overpass off Interstate 49.
According to preliminary information gathered by deputies, the man had driven a 2012 Dodge pickup truck to his residence and exited the vehicle. The truck apparently began rolling backward, rolled over him, and continued approximately 50 to 60 yards before striking an old unoccupied vehicle and coming to rest.
The man was airlifted to a regional trauma center for treatment.
Deputies remain at the scene gathering additional information and evidence. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Deputy Sgt. T. Freeman, Deputy Cpl. J. Edwards, and Deputy Lt. B. Smith responded on behalf of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.