RICHLAND PARISH, La. — Two men were killed Thursday morning in a crash involving two commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 20, according to the Louisiana State Police.
Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating the fatal crash shortly after 10 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2026. The collision occurred on westbound I-20 just west of Louisiana Highway 3249, also known as Well Road.
Authorities identified the victims as 46-year-old Clinton Warren of Vina, Alabama, and 45-year-old Nelson Okuoimose of Laveen, Arizona.
Preliminary findings indicate that Warren was driving a blue 2012 Freightliner westbound in the left lane of Interstate 20 while hauling a manufactured home. At the same time, a white 2013 Freightliner pulling a box trailer was traveling westbound in the right lane.
For reasons that remain under investigation, Warren’s vehicle veered to the right and collided with the white Freightliner. Following the initial impact, both commercial vehicles traveled left across the roadway, entered the median, and struck the Vancil Road overpass bridge support.
Warren, who was not wearing a seat belt, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Okuoimose, a passenger in the blue Freightliner who was also unrestrained, died at the scene as well.
The driver of the white Freightliner, who was properly restrained, suffered minor injuries.
State police said impairment is not suspected; however, routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under active investigation.
In a statement following the incident, Louisiana State Police reminded motorists of the importance of seat belt use. Officials emphasized that seat belts significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a crash and are required by law in Louisiana for all occupants, regardless of seating position.
Anyone seeking additional information may contact the Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section at (318) 345-2810.
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