Washington Parish, LA – 2 Killed In Wreck On LA-440 West Of LA-450

Washington Parish, LA (August 30, 2019) – On the morning of Friday, August 30, there was a deadly crash in Washington Parish. The crash took the lives of two occupants on LA-440 west of LA-450. Louisiana State Police (LSP) was at the scene of the wreck around 7:30 a.m. 

The deceased victims killed in the crash were identified as 37-year-old Terry A. Haney, Jr. of Baton Rouge and 35-year-old Johnny Tyrell Harvey of Mt. Hermon. Initial reports indicated that Haney was driving a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero westbound on LA-440 when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Both Haney and Harvey were unrestrained at the time of the crash and sustained fatal injuries in the accident. 

Haney and Harvey were both pronounced deceased at the scene. Routine toxicology tests are currently pending.

The accident is being investigated by local authorities.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Terry Haney and Johnny Harvey at this time.

Unrestrained Car Wrecks in Louisiana

When passengers of a motor vehicle are unrestrained, they are much more likely to be killed in the event of a car wreck. 47 percent of all passengers killed in traffic accidents were not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. Wearing a seatbelt can potentially save lives when traveling on roadways in the U.S.

Sadly, 1 in 7 people fails to wear seatbelts when traveling in a motor vehicle. This leaves them at a greater risk of sustaining deadly injuries in a car crash. When a victim is killed in a crash caused by another driver’s negligence, their surviving family members may be able to pursue justice with the help of a qualified Louisiana car wreck attorney.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, we understand that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time. That is why we are dedicated to helping families of victims lost in a crash recover compensation during their time of need. If you have lost someone dear to you due to another’s negligence, contact us today at (225) 766-1234.

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyers is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state. Our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.